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Together

2020
Movie
8 min
Mandarin

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IMDb6.3/10
Rotten Tomatoes76%
Metacritic64/100
Google Users82%
Director: Esmé Weijun WangGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

During the COVID-19 pandemic, a young couple, Alex and Rob, finds their relationship tested and transformed as they are forced to stay together in a small London flat. Alex, a graphic designer, and Rob, a child-mind consultant, navigate the challenges of confinement, isolation, and the uncertainty of the outside world. Their bond is strained by the unexpected intimacy and the pressures of living in close quarters, forcing them to confront their issues and re-evaluate their future together.

Critical Reception

Together received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the performances of Florence Pugh and James McArdle, and its timely exploration of a relationship under the unique pressures of lockdown. Some found the narrative to be somewhat familiar, but the emotional depth and chemistry between the leads were widely lauded.

What Reviewers Say

  • Florence Pugh and James McArdle deliver compelling and nuanced performances.

  • The film effectively captures the anxieties and intimacy of lockdown relationships.

  • A touching, albeit sometimes predictable, exploration of love during a crisis.

Google audience: Audiences appreciated the film's relatable portrayal of the challenges faced by couples during lockdown, highlighting the strong chemistry between the lead actors. Some viewers found the story to be a bit slow-paced but ultimately rewarding.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in just 10 days during the COVID-19 pandemic, with the actors and crew adhering to strict safety protocols.

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