Lotus Eaters (film)

Lotus Eaters is a 2011 British independent drama film directed by Alexandra McGuinness. It stars Antonia Campbell-Hughes, Johnny Flynn, and Holliday Grainger. The film portrays a group of privileged, directionless young adults drifting through the London party scene, struggling with relationships, identity, and the pressures of societal expectations. The title is derived from Homer's Odyssey, referencing the mythical people who lived on a diet of lotus flowers, inducing a dreamy, forgetful state and detachment from reality. The film explores themes of hedonism, ennui, and the challenges of finding purpose in a world of abundance. It was generally received as a stylish but somewhat narratively thin exploration of its subject matter.