Daffodils
Daffodils

Daffodils

2019Movie93 minEnglish

A bittersweet love story told through enchanting re-imaginings of popular and iconic New Zealand songs.

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IMDb6.5/10
Director: David StubbsGenres: Drama, Romance, Music

Plot Summary

In 1966, a young woman named Rose meets the charming but wayward Eric, and they fall passionately in love. Years later, her husband, Pierre, a poet and musician, discovers Rose's hidden diary which chronicles her affair with Eric. As Pierre reads through the diary, he begins to imagine himself in the past, exploring Rose's memories and his own insecurities.

Critical Reception

Daffodils received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with praise for its emotional depth, musical elements, and central performances, though some found its narrative structure occasionally uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its heartfelt exploration of love, memory, and regret.
  • The musical interludes were noted as a unique and engaging aspect.
  • Some critics found the timeline jumping a bit disorienting at times.

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Fun Fact

The film features original songs and reimagined classics, blending music seamlessly into the narrative to express the characters' emotions and memories.

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SWITCH.

‘Daffodils’ is a film worth investing your time in, with strong performances and high emotions, but it suffers from being afraid to commit to the musical genre and a story that needed another revision to make the third act shift stronger. ...