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Tom and Joe have been together for years. And to some extent, have been together alone. You Are My Sunshine charts their humble beginnings in a world only just waking up to homosexuality, to present day, and a world facing their elder selves. As present day brings further conflict as well as the potential change in the air, Tom and Joe's story will be shown from its first monumental day all the way to its loving last.
A young couple's life takes a dark turn when the husband becomes obsessed with the idea that his wife is cheating on him. His paranoia escalates, leading to increasingly disturbing and violent behavior as he attempts to control her every move. The film explores the destructive nature of jealousy and the psychological toll it can take on relationships.
You Are My Sunshine received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its intense performances and suspenseful atmosphere, while others found its plot predictable and overly reliant on its thriller elements. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some appreciating its dark themes and others finding it disturbing.
Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and strong lead performance.
Criticized for a plot that becomes increasingly predictable and gratuitous.
Explores themes of jealousy and control with a dark, psychological edge.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and varied, with some finding the film a tense and gripping watch, while others felt it was too bleak and lacked character development.
The film was independently produced and gained some attention on the festival circuit before its limited release.
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Told by way of a retrospective, we are introduced to "Tom" (Ernest Vernon) who has lived with his long term partner "Joe" (Charles O'Neill) since they were young. Things are starting to come to an head though with his estranged sister "Ethe...