In "We Live in Time," time is depicted as a fluid force rather than a fixed concept, beautifully capturing the themes of love and heartache in a traditional yet moving way. Set in contemporary Britain, the story follows Almut and Tobias over a span of about five years, detailing their experiences through major life events. Their relationship evolves from physical closeness to emotional bonding, cohabitation, and parenthood, all while facing both joyful and challenging times. As time moves on, the couple ages, but their narrative is uniquely complex due to its non-linear format. This artistic choice effectively showcases the subjective nature of time, illustrating how the past, present, and future are interconnected.
At the film's beginning, Almut is seen making breakfast in the sunlit bedroom of their charming countryside home, while a later scene, set years prior, shows Tobias waking up in their dimly lit London flat to check on a heavily pregnant Almut. Each awakening is filled with the couple's love and care; whether intentional or not, these moments hint at a recurring theme involving eggs, both fertilized and otherwise. Written by Nick Payne and directed by John Crowley, "We Live in Time" unfolds across three distinct timeframes—one spanning several years, another lasting six months, and the last just a single day—skillfully woven together. The shifts between these timelines are sudden and can be initially jarring, lacking traditional markers like flipping calendar pages or characters reflecting on the past. Instead, the filmmakers ground the audience in these different periods through the changing hairstyles of Tobias and Almut, as well as the growth of their daughter, Ella, who evolves from a topic of discussion to a delightful young child. This film is available for streaming on HuraWatch Romance. Read more:
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