3.5
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40
WeakGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 3.5).
The Longing
2003·Movie
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A , romance movie: , .
Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
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Romance... secrets... deception...
Cyrus, Tim and Erik were high school buddies and meet again ten years later. They spend the summer together in Brazil. All of them are occupied in dealing with experiences from their past but new developments make them face their inner conflicts and their friendship with each other
Bittersweet Friendship DramaIndie Character StudyMeditative & Slow-PacedPost-College Identity CrisisSensual Brazilian AtmosphereMelancholic RealismComplex Male BondingEmotional ResonanceVisually Lush
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Is The Longing good for date night?
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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Is The Longing plot-driven or character-driven?
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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.
Is The Longing in English?
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No, it was made in German, with some English and Portuguese.