To Live on Love
To Live on Love

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To Live on Love

1973
Movie
100 min
Serbo-Croatian

A story about a couple whose problems start when she takes a job as a teacher in order to financially support his education.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: Robert StevensonGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy and aging widow, Katharine Hepburn, finds unexpected companionship and romance with a younger man, played by Robert Wagner. Their unconventional relationship faces societal judgment and family opposition, forcing them to confront their feelings and the potential consequences of their love. The film explores themes of age, love, and societal norms through their poignant and sometimes challenging journey.

Critical Reception

To Live on Love received a mixed to positive reception. Critics often praised Katharine Hepburn's performance, highlighting her ability to convey vulnerability and strength. While some found the central romance compelling, others debated the film's pacing and the believability of the age-gap relationship. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some appreciating the mature themes and others finding it somewhat predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Katharine Hepburn delivers a memorable and nuanced performance.

  • The film offers a thoughtful, albeit sometimes slow, exploration of an unconventional romance.

  • Some viewers found the plot predictable and the central relationship less convincing than intended.

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Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Although often attributed to Robert Stevenson, the film's director, the original script was developed by a team of writers with a focus on adapting a novel that explored mature themes for its time.

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