A Very Long Engagement
“Never let go.”
DramaRomanceWar
Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure.
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A visually rich and melancholic journey through a past scarred by conflict, this film is a poignant exploration of enduring love and unwavering hope. It feels like a determined search for truth amidst a beautifully rendered, yet somber, historical landscape, wrapped in a distinctly whimsical aesthetic.
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