

The picture uses elements of psychological drama, science fiction and a nonlinear narrative to explore the nature of memory and romantic love. The title of the film is a quotation from the 1717 poem Eloisa to Abelard by Alexander Pope. The film features an ensemble supporting cast that includes Kirsten Dunst, Mark Ruffalo, Elijah Wood, and Tom Wilkinson.

Pierre Bismuth created the story with Kaufman and Gondry. Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (also simply known as Eternal Sunshine) is a 2004 American romantic science fiction drama film written by Charlie Kaufman, directed by Michel Gondry, and starring Jim Carrey and Kate Winslet.
