Big Eden (2000)

In the secluded timber and cowboy realm of Big Eden, a quaint, fictional town nestled in the grandeur of northwestern Montana, a poignant tale of love and self-discovery unfolds. Our protagonist, Henry Hart, is a thriving New York artist who is pulled back to the town of his boyhood, responding to the call to tend to his ailing grandfather who nurtured him. Upon his return, a flood of unresolved emotions emerges as he confronts his past affection for Dean Stewart, his high school confidant and the focus of his unrequited love. Haunted by an idealized memory of Dean, Henry has spent years yearning for a love that lived only in his dreams. Parallel to Henry's journey, we meet Pike Dexter, the gentle, introverted Native American who runs the town's general store. To his own astonishment, Pike finds his heart reaching out for Henry, navigating the uncharted waters of love and longing. As the tale weaves itself, the compassionate inhabitants of Big Eden conspire in their earnest and endearing attempts to unite Henry and Pike. Big Eden, thus, becomes a tale of love in unexpected places, of coming home, and of the surprising bonds that bring people closer together.

Big Eden is a drama movie featuring Arye Gross.

Big Eden is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Kanopy, The Roku Channel and Tubi TV and it's also available on Amazon Prime Video.

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