Until We Meet Again!
Until We Meet Again!

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Until We Meet Again!

1973
Movie
98 min
Russian

The action takes place during the Great Patriotic War. The fates of two friends, Lyusia and Lyuka, unfold in different ways. Lyusia is a person of strong character and constancy in her affections. Lyuka, relying solely on her beauty, sought by any means to achieve her chosen goal — to become an actress. The friends meet again after the war. Lyusia finds her true happiness, while Lyuka never manages to find her place in life.

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IMDb5.8/10
Director: Lewis GilbertGenres: Drama, Romance, War

Plot Summary

In 1944 occupied France, a young American nurse falls in love with a British POW. As the war rages on, their forbidden romance is tested by the constant threat of discovery and the brutal realities of wartime.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some appreciated the romantic elements set against a war backdrop, many found the plot predictable and the character development lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its romantic storyline set against a wartime backdrop.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • Some found the performances earnest, but not enough to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a sentiment of mild disappointment, with some finding the film a forgettable wartime romance.

Fun Fact

Despite being released in 1973, the film is set during World War II, specifically in 1944.

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