An Impossible Love
2018
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Biography / Drama
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2h15
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Summary
In the late 1950s in Châteauroux, France, Rachel, a modest office worker, meets Philippe, a brilliant young man born to a bourgeois family. This brief but passionate connection results in the birth of a daughter, Chantal. Philippe refuses to marry outside of his social class and Rachel has to raise their daughter alone. Regardless, Chantal is a great source of happiness for Rachel. She wishes for Philippe to legally acknowledge his daughter, which would give her his last name. A battle of more than ten years ensues, which will eventually break up all of their lives.
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7.8/10
7/10
Viewers find 'An Impossible Love' a deeply emotional and complex film, highlighting Virginie Efira's compelling performance and the poignant exploration of social class conflicts, toxic relationships, and familial bonds. While the film's portrayal of challenging themes like incest and psychological abuse is appreciated for its sensitivity and depth, some viewers felt the film's pacing was slow and the narrative occasionally hard to follow.
👍 Virginie Efira's performance is widely praised.
👎 Film's length and pacing may disappoint some.
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