About Love
About Love

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About Love

2017
Movie
95 min
Russian

Beautiful Nina lives happily married, as she saw it, with intelligent Alexandr, professor of Sinology. But the debt for the mortgage begins to disturb the relationship of spouses. One day she meets Sergey, the head of the bank where her husband has debt, and so begins their passionate relationships. The story of the relationship with married Sergey hardly promises happiness, but Nina realizes that for the first time she feels true love.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Sergey VasilievGenres: Romance, Drama

Plot Summary

A successful architect, recovering from a personal tragedy, finds an unexpected connection with a free-spirited artist who challenges her rigid worldview. As their relationship deepens, they must confront past traumas and societal expectations to build a future together. The film explores themes of loss, healing, and the transformative power of love.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising the performances of the lead actors and the emotional depth of the story. However, some reviewers found the pacing to be uneven and the plot predictable at times.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt performances and exploration of emotional healing.

  • Noted for its visually appealing cinematography and romantic atmosphere.

  • Criticized by some for its conventional narrative structure and occasional melodrama.

Google audience: Audience reception is not widely available through aggregated Google user reviews, but individual comments often highlight the emotional resonance of the central relationship and the film's touching portrayal of overcoming adversity.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Moscow, with several key scenes taking place in the city's historic art districts, lending an authentic backdrop to the artistic elements of the story.

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