Love in Another Language
Onur, who has been deaf since birth, works as a librarian. His father had left him and his mother when he was seven, and Onur has always blamed himself for this. Although being able to speak, he has chosen to stay silent because of the pitying looks of the people around him. At his friend Vedat's engagement party, he meets Zeynep, who later finds out about Onur's hearing disability, but is not bothered by it. She is forced by her overbearing father to leave home and gets a job at a call-center. Having to speak on the phone all day to people she doesn't know, Zeynep finds peace with Onur, who she communicates with perfectly without speaking...
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Plot Summary
The film tells the story of Agnes, a woman who discovers that her husband, a successful businessman, has a secret life. As she grapples with this revelation, she finds solace and an unexpected connection with a charming stranger. This encounter leads her to question her own desires and the true meaning of love and happiness.
Critical Reception
Love in Another Language received mixed to positive reviews from critics. Many praised the performances of the lead actors, particularly Isabelle Carré, and the film's sensitive exploration of relationships and emotional complexities. However, some critics found the plot to be somewhat predictable and the pacing occasionally slow.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its sensitive portrayal of marital issues and the complexities of love.
- The lead performances, especially Isabelle Carré, were frequently highlighted as a strong point.
- Some reviews noted a familiar narrative arc and a deliberate, sometimes slow, pace.
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Fun Fact
The film's original French title is 'La Vie d'En Haut', which translates to 'Life from Above'.
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