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Divorce
Tris and Ayu are divorcing. Their children are bemused. Ayu’s father, who has been trying to reconcile the couple, somehow makes the conflict sharper as both parties want to take custody of the two children. When they find no agreement between them, the choice is given to the children. They decide to run away. Everyone panics. Grandfather is angry, especially when they have to report the missing children to the police. Together they search for the kids in the fountain that grandfather used to tell them about, the fountain that always made his relationship with grandmother harmonious. There, the family reconciles.
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Plot Summary
A retired advertising executive begins to question his life and marriage after his wife leaves him. He grapples with loneliness, regret, and the realization that his success came at a great personal cost. The film explores themes of aging, midlife crisis, and the search for meaning in later life.
Critical Reception
Divorce received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for the performances of its lead actors, especially Jason Robards. Critics noted its poignant exploration of marital breakdown and the quiet desperation of aging, though some found the pacing slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of aging and marital breakdown.
Jason Robards' performance was highlighted as a standout.
Some viewers found the film to be melancholic and slow-paced.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older film, but those available often commend its realistic depiction of difficult life transitions and strong acting.
Fun Fact
Audrey Meadows, known for her iconic role as Alice Kramden in 'The Honeymooners', made a significant dramatic turn in this film.
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