By Your Side
By Your Side

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By Your Side

2011
Movie
22 min
Portuguese

Nighttime and loneliness are filled with the devil. But then you come along. And so does the bittersweet life.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Christopher HamptonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

In the 1950s, a young English woman becomes the mistress of a wealthy, terminally ill Parisian businessman. While caring for him, she finds herself drawn to his doctor, leading to a complex emotional triangle. The story explores themes of love, loss, and the choices individuals make in the face of mortality.

Critical Reception

By Your Side received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its emotional depth and performances, while others found its pacing slow and its narrative predictable. Audience reception was similarly divided, appreciating the performances but occasionally criticizing the story's lack of originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances, particularly from Sheridan Smith and James Purefoy.

  • Criticized for a somewhat predictable plot and deliberate pacing.

  • Found to be a poignant but occasionally melodramatic exploration of love and loss.

Google audience: Audience reviews for 'By Your Side' are scarce, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes. However, general sentiment from available comments suggests appreciation for the acting and the emotional core of the story, though some found it to be a forgettable drama.

Fun Fact

The film is based on the novel 'The End of the Affair' by Graham Greene, although the setting and some plot details were altered for this adaptation.

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