Past Lives (2023) | The Definitive Explanation

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  1. A simple story with emotions that are not as straightforward as the fate of each character. Two flashing instances of old fashioned heavy handedness, overall a lovely moving movie experience.

  2. The long long shot of them looking at each other waiting for the Uber. What a powerful moment.

    • I watched the film yesterday. Sparse audience. The cinema had left the lights on(!) I spent the last few minutes with my hands over my mouth. Then I looked along the row. Guy a few seats down was staring at the screen – he’d pulled the front of his t shirt over his mouth as he watched. Both of us absolutely rapt.
      Show not tell as an audience reaction?

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