We Don't Live Here Anymore
We Don't Live Here Anymore

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We Don't Live Here Anymore

2018
Movie
110 min
English

A scandal brews at Prominence high school that would not only redefine the fate of the two teenage boys involved but would shake the foundations of the people they love and the town they live in.

Insights

IMDb5.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes29%
Metacritic47/100
Google Users50%
Director: Tod "K.C." WilliamsGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a small, isolated town, a divorced literature professor struggles with his emotional detachment and career disillusionment. His life takes a complicated turn when he becomes involved with a married student, leading to a tangled web of affairs and secrets within the community. As relationships unravel, the characters confront their desires and the consequences of their actions.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing a lack of originality and underdeveloped characters. While some appreciated its attempt to explore complex themes of infidelity and midlife ennui, many found the execution lacking.

What Reviewers Say

  • Fails to deliver a compelling narrative despite its dramatic aspirations.

  • Character motivations are often unclear and relationships feel artificial.

  • Lacks the depth and insight to make its exploration of infidelity resonate.

Google audience: Audience reviews indicate a split sentiment, with some viewers finding the film's exploration of complex relationships thought-provoking, while others found it slow, predictable, and emotionally distant.

Fun Fact

The film's original title was 'The Girl in the Book'.

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