Love’s never been a simple affair, especially when the universe seems to play cosmic jokes on our hearts. Ever felt like Cupid was a tad late (or early) with his arrow? These movies will make you nod in agreement.
Casablanca
Against the backdrop of World War II, former lovers Rick and Ilsa find each other again in Casablanca. While the sparks fly as strongly as before, Ilsa’s marriage and the war’s dangerous backdrop serve as clear reminders that while love might be eternal, timing can still be its enemy.
La La Land
Mia, an aspiring actress, and Sebastian, a jazz musician, cross paths in the city of dreams. Their ambitions soar hand-in-hand, but they soon realize that personal dreams might need sacrifices, making us question whether dreams and love coexist.
Chungking Express
Set in bustling Hong Kong, this is a tale of two heartbroken cops. As they grapple with their past relationships, new, quirky romances beckon. Yet, the challenges of previous heartbreaks and the city’s chaotic pace make timing the most important thing.
Your Name
When Mitsuha and Taki find their lives intertwined through a cosmic event, they form an unusual bond. As they navigate the challenges of swapped bodies, time’s limits become a harsh reality. Whenever they do eventually meet up, it’s sure to be a highly-anticipated and heart-wrenching moment.
The Age of Innocence
In the 1870s elite New York society, Newland Archer finds himself drawn to the captivating Countess Ellen, who’s, unfortunately, his fiancée’s cousin. Their era’s societal norms and values make their connection both thrilling and forbidden. Will they, or won’t they?
In the Mood for Love
Neighbors Mr. Chow and Mrs. Chan discover their spouses are having affairs. This shared pain brings them closer, yet societal conventions keep them apart. Their restrained relationship speaks volumes of a love that never came to be.
Your Name Engraved Herein
During the end of martial law in Taiwan, two schoolboys bond intensely. However, the societal norms of the 1980s challenge their connection, emphasizing that sometimes love’s biggest challenge is society itself. It’s a movie that’ll teach you history while also making you feel at the same time.
Beginners
After his father reveals he is gay at the old age of 75, Oliver dives into a relationship with Anna. They navigate the challenges of understanding one’s self while reconciling with past familial secrets, showing that love can surprise at any age. Fun fact – this film is actually based on the director’s own father, who came out at the same age!
Miracle Mile
Minutes after meeting and feeling a connection, Harry and Julie learn of an impending nuclear war. Their newfound love and the end of the world combine with each other, proving love can indeed bloom at the most unexpected moments.
Before Sunrise
Jesse, an American, and Celine, a French woman, share a deep connection over one night in Vienna. But with Jesse about to leave, their blooming love story is caught in a ticking clock’s hands, testing the limits of instant connections.
Brief Encounter
A chance meeting at a train station sees Laura, and Alec’s lives changed forever. With their existing commitments and responsibilities, the stolen moments between this pair become a testament to love’s enduring power and its vulnerability to time.
The Bridges of Madison County
Over just a few days, photographer Robert and married Francesca experience a whirlwind romance. Their brief yet passionate affair is an example of how even a lifetime of love can be experienced in just moments. It’s not the time that matters – it’s the people.
Atonement
A misunderstanding and the looming World War thwarts Robbie and Cecilia’s blossoming love. Their story shows how external circumstances and a split-second decision can change the course of love forever.
Lovesong
Longtime friends Sarah and Mindy share an intimate moment on a trip. This complicates their relationship and leaves them questioning where this moment leaves each of them. The film demonstrates how life’s difficulties can sometimes blur the lines between friendship and romance.
Call Me By Your Name
During a lush Italian summer, young Elio discovers his burgeoning sexuality and attraction to the older Oliver. Their passionate yet brief affair underlines the challenges of age, societal expectations, and the fleeting nature of some relationships. Just remember – this isn’t meant to be a pure love story.
Good Will Hunting
Will, a janitor with a genius-level IQ, meets and connects with Skylar, a student. As they navigate their relationship, Will’s past traumas become the unspoken challenge. It’s not just timing that’s the problem here, but the effect of personal demons on timing instead.
Lost in Translation
Bob, a fading movie star, and Charlotte, a young woman, find solace in each other’s company in Tokyo. Their bond, across cultural and age differences, highlights how sometimes connections are formed at the most uncertain moments in our lives.
Serendipity
Believing in destiny, Jonathan and Sara leave their potential relationship to fate after a brief meeting. Their following journey to find each other emphasizes the universe’s quirky ways and the idea of how some relationships are “meant to be.”
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