A Walk in the Clouds

About 'A Walk in the Clouds'

'A Walk in the Clouds' is a 1995 romantic drama that showcases the compelling tale of a young soldier home from World War II. As he returns, he meets a young woman on his way and agrees to pose as her husband to save her from her father's wrath. Along the line, they fall in love. It's a heartfelt narrative set in the backdrop of a Californian vineyard.

Making / Production

'A Walk in the Clouds' was directed by Alfonso Arau and written by Robert Mark Kamen, Mark Miller and Harvey Weitzman. It was a significant production of the mid-'90s, bringing a unique blend of passionate romance and war-touched drama.

Actors

• Keanu Reeves as Paul Sutton: Reeves did a splendid job portraying a humbled and kindhearted soldier who falls in love under unusual circumstances.
• Aitana Sánchez-Gijón as Victoria Aragón: She brilliantly depicted the multi-dimensional character of Victoria who is both desperate and strong.
• Giancarlo Giannini as Alberto Aragón: His enactment of the strict, tradition-bound father was highly convincing and intense.
• Anthony Quinn as Pedro Aragón: Quinn's role as the lively and understanding grandfather added warmth and depth to the storyline.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The movie is a remake of the 1942 Italian film 'Four Steps in the Clouds'.
• The vineyard featured in the film is not a real winery, but a set created solely for the film.
• Despite the consistent Mexican flavor throughout the movie, the movie was filmed almost entirely in Napa, California.

Awards

The film won the prestigious ALMA award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Crossover Role by Anthony Quinn.

Quotes

• "I loved you from the moment I saw you. I love you from a million miles away."
• "Just when I think I have learned the way to live, life changes."
• "Do you believe in fate? That there's someone in this world you were meant to fall in love with?”

Music, Soundtrack

• 'A Walk in the Clouds' theme by Maurice Jarre
• 'Crush the Grapes' performed by Ensemble
• 'Mariachi Serenade' performed by Alejandro Fernández