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We Two
Architect Sture Ahrengren walks out of his job with an architecture firm with the support of his wife Kristina. He gets a position with an old friend, Balstar Ekberg, who has a big engineering job going. But Sture gets entangled in a romance with Ekberg's wife, Helena.
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Plot Summary
In this historical drama, based on the novel by Louis Bromfield, a young man struggles with his family's legacy and societal expectations. He grapples with ambition, love, and the search for identity in a rapidly changing world. His journey is marked by personal sacrifices and the pursuit of a meaningful life.
Critical Reception
Reviews for 'We Two' were generally mixed to positive, with critics often praising the performances and the film's attempt to tackle complex themes. Some found the narrative a bit slow-paced, while others appreciated its dramatic depth and character development.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its strong lead performances, particularly from Dean Jagger.
Noted for its ambitious exploration of familial duty versus personal desire.
Some found the pacing occasionally sluggish, detracting from the dramatic impact.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'We Two' (1939) is not readily available through common aggregation platforms.
Fun Fact
The film is an adaptation of Louis Bromfield's 1930 novel of the same name, which was a critical and commercial success.
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