45 Years (2015)
Do we really know our loved ones?
There is just one week until Kate Mercer's 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.
Cast
- Charlotte Rampling - Kate Mercer
- Tom Courtenay - Geoff Mercer
- Geraldine James - Lena
- Dolly Wells - Sally
- David Sibley - George
- Sam Alexander - Chris the Postman
- Richard Cunningham - Mr Watkins
- Hannah Chalmers - Travel Agent
- Camille Ucan - Café Waitress
- Rufus Wright - Jake
Screenplay
- Andrew Haigh
- David Constantine (Short Story)
Themes
Moving Relationship Stories, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption
Keywords
dancing, husband wife relationship, broken engagement, pregnancy, marriage, family secrets, promise, german shepherd, jewelry store, based on short story, dead lover, apology, slide projector, old woman, anniversary
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is 45 Years about?
- There is just one week until Kate Mercer's 45th wedding anniversary and the planning for the party is going well. But then a letter arrives for her husband. The body of his first love has been discovered, frozen and preserved in the icy glaciers of the Swiss Alps. By the time the party is upon them, five days later, there may not be a marriage left to celebrate.
- Who directed 45 Years?
- 45 Years was directed by Andrew Haigh.
- Who stars in 45 Years?
- 45 Years stars Charlotte Rampling, Tom Courtenay, Geraldine James, Dolly Wells, David Sibley, Sam Alexander.
- How long is 45 Years?
- 45 Years has a runtime of 1h 35m (95 minutes).
- What genre is 45 Years?
- 45 Years is a Drama, Romance film.
- How much did 45 Years gross?
- 45 Years grossed $4M worldwide.
- Where was 45 Years produced?
- 45 Years was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of 45 Years?
- The themes of 45 Years include: Moving Relationship Stories, One-Night Stands and Consequences, Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Marriage of Convenience and Realities, Unfaithful Husband's Quest for Redemption.