An ancient, melancholy romance unfolds, disturbed by a wild sister, in a dreamlike, intimate, slow-burn drama.
A late-night trip that takes its time. Emotionally it is heavy.
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Nothing past what an R promises: some innuendo or implied sex and no real violence.
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A depressed musician reunites with his lover. However, their romance, already played over several centuries, is disrupted by the arrival of her uncontrollable younger sister.
It leaves things open rather than tying them up.
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About Time (2013)Dry wit · whimsical · date night · emotionally heavyA young man uses whimsical time travel to navigate love and life, learning to cherish every intimate moment.
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