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Memory & Desire (1998)

Memory & Desire poster
Directed by
Niki Caro
Genre
drama, romance
Country
New Zealand
Runtime
1h 29m
Rated
PG
Rating
4.7 of 10 from 7 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb

How it feels

A Japanese couple in New Zealand navigates the complexities of their marriage and past traumas. Their relationship is tested by secrets and cultural differences.

romanticintimatecontemplativemelancholicgentlebittersweetslow-paced

What happens

Memory & Desire is a 1998 New Zealand romantic drama film written and directed by Niki Caro, in her feature film directorial debut. The film is based on the 1997 short story "Of Memory and Desire" by Peter Wells. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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