Leaving a Relationship
Leaving a Relationship

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Leaving a Relationship

1981
Movie
73 min
Mandarin

A TV movie and part of groundbreaking Taiwan TV series “Eleven Women”

Insights

IMDb6.5/10
Director: Richard PearceGenres: Drama

Plot Summary

A married couple, facing the dissolution of their relationship, navigates the emotional turmoil and practical challenges of separation. The film delves into the complexities of love, commitment, and the painful process of deciding to go separate ways. It explores the impact on their individual lives and their shared history.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to positive reviews, with praise often directed at the performances of its lead actors. Critics noted its sensitive portrayal of a failing marriage and the emotional authenticity of the characters' struggles. However, some found the pacing to be slow or the narrative to be somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances, particularly by James Woods and Jill Clayburgh.

  • Acknowledged for its realistic and poignant depiction of marital breakdown.

  • Some critics found the film to be melodramatic or lacking in narrative drive.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The film was an early exploration of the complexities of divorce and marital strife in American cinema during the early 1980s, a period where such themes were gaining more prominence.

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