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Always & Forever
Claude, a militant anarchist, is caught stealing and is shot by a policeman while fleeing the scene. Dodo, a hairdresser, is hit by one of the stray bullets. They meet in the realm of the dead and together they visit familiar places and their loved ones. By debating their past with each other, they become close and fall in love. Because of their feelings they get the chance to return to life for twelve hours in order to prove the depth love they share.
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Plot Summary
A successful advertising executive struggles to balance her demanding career with her desire for a family. After a difficult divorce, she finds herself unexpectedly pregnant. The film explores her journey as she navigates societal expectations and her own personal desires while preparing for motherhood.
Critical Reception
Always & Forever received mixed reviews, with praise for its emotional depth and Sean Young's performance, but criticism for its predictable plot and pacing. Audiences were somewhat divided, with some appreciating the film's focus on a woman's choices, while others found it too melodramatic.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its exploration of a woman's complex emotional journey and career-vs-family themes.
Criticized for a narrative that felt somewhat conventional and lacked surprise.
Sean Young's central performance was often highlighted as a strong point.
Google audience: Audience reception for Always & Forever is not readily available through aggregated Google user reviews.
Fun Fact
The film was part of a programming block on CBS called 'The Wonderful World of Disney' during its initial television broadcast.
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