Jumping from High Places
Jumping from High Places

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Jumping from High Places

2022
Movie
89 min
Italian

To honor her best friend's last wish, a young woman with severe anxiety confronts her greatest fears to try and reclaim her life — and perhaps find love.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Francesca ArchibugiGenres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young woman, dealing with a recent breakup and the impending marriage of her parents, embarks on a journey of self-discovery. She travels to Puglia, Italy, retracing the steps of her mother's youth and confronting her own past. Along the way, she grapples with family secrets, romantic entanglements, and the courage to define her own future.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with many critics praising its beautiful cinematography and the emotional depth of its protagonist's journey. However, some found the pacing to be uneven, and the narrative occasionally predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its visual aesthetic and exploration of personal growth.

  • Some found the storyline to be somewhat conventional.

  • The performances, particularly from the lead, were generally well-received.

Google audience: Audience reviews are not widely available for this title.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel of the same name by author Alexandra Lapierre.

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