Stay With Me
Stay With Me

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Stay With Me

2010
Movie
21 min
Spanish

"I don't love you either, but we can be friends... Since you've killed me... at least stay with me a few more days." A story of reincarnation.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Søren Kragh-JacobsenGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A man diagnosed with a terminal illness decides to leave his family and pursue a relationship with another woman. As his condition worsens, he grapples with the consequences of his choices and the impact on those he loves. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the complexities of human relationships in the face of mortality.

Critical Reception

Stay With Me received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who generally praised its emotional depth and the performances of its lead actors. Some found the narrative to be somewhat predictable, while others lauded its sensitive portrayal of difficult subject matter.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its poignant exploration of mortality and relationships.

  • Lars Mikkelsen's performance was frequently highlighted as a strong point.

  • Some critics found the pacing to be slow or the storyline to be overly sentimental.

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Fun Fact

The film is an adaptation of the novel 'Hvorfor lade noget så vigtigt som lykken gå til spilde' (Why Let Something As Important As Happiness Go To Waste) by Anne-Cathrine Riebnitzsky.

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