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Two Lovers is a 2008 American romantic drama film, taking its inspiration from Fyodor Dostoyevsky's 1848 short story "White Nights", which had already been turned into a film seven times, first by Luchino Visconti: Le Notti Bianche (1957). The film is directed by James Gray, and stars Joaquin Phoenix, Gwyneth Paltrow and Vinessa Shaw.
- $16.3 million
Mar 20, 2009 · Joaquin Phoenix stars as Leonard, a suicidal bachelor torn between two women: Sandra, his parents' choice, and Michelle, his neighbor. Based on Dostoevsky's short story 'White Nights', the film explores themes of love, loss and identity.
- James Gray
- 122
- 2 min
Feb 25, 2009 · A film of unusual perception, played at perfect pitch by Phoenix, Shaw, Paltrow and the other actors. It is calm and mature, understanding these characters and their inner demons, and avoiding the usual cliches about parents and Jewish mothers.
Two Lovers is a 2008 drama/romance film starring Joaquin Phoenix and Gwyneth Paltrow as two lovers in Brighton Beach. The film has an 82% Tomatometer and a 59% Audience Score on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 170 reviews and 50,000+ ratings.
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- James Gray
- R
- Joaquin Phoenix
A man who returns to his Brooklyn home is torn between two women: the sweet, comforting one his parents prefer, and an alluring, mysterious neighbor. Subtitles: English. Starring: Joaquin Phoenix Gwyneth Paltrow Vinessa Shaw. Directed by: James Gray.
- James Gray
- January 1, 2008
- 110 min
A romantic drama about a suicidal bachelor torn between two women: Sandra, his parents' choice, and Michelle, his neighbor and lover. The film follows his emotional turmoil and the fates of the four characters involved in a web of unrequited loves.
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