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The Vow

1973·Movie
1h 42min
63
DecentGoodWatch score

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A , drama: , but never gory, .

Good for friends night · thought-provoking · adults

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José and Maria, a young, devout couple in a remote Portuguese fishing village, take a vow of chastity on their wedding night to honor a religious pact. Their commitment is pushed to the breaking point when they rescue a mysterious, wounded stranger and bring him into their home. As the outsider’s presence ignites repressed desires and jealousy, the couple's sacred promise leads to a violent confrontation with the local community's superstitions.
Gritty Rural DramaSocial CommentaryReligious TraditionsMarital ConflictGypsy-Villager DynamicsIntense AtmosphereCultural InsightMoral AmbiguityBleak RealismAction Drama

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Is The Vow worth watching?

63
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 63 (IMDb 6.9).

Will I feel good after watching The Vow?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Vow plot-driven or character-driven?

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Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is The Vow in English?

Portuguese

No, it was made in Portuguese.