Love Streams
Director: John Cassavetes
Actors: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Diahnne Abbott
PlotRobert Harmon, an alcoholic writer living a life of debauchery, spends his days in a haze of drinking and romancing women. His life's disarray is only interrupted by an unexpected visit from his sister Sarah, who is struggling with her own emotional turmoil following a devastating divorce. As Robert grapples with the responsibilities suddenly thrust upon him, he must navigate the chaotic relationship with his young son, whom he barely knows, following his ex-wife's insistence that he take him in temporarily.
Sarah's arrival brings a whirlwind of emotions and memories to the surface. She is in search of solace and connection, attempting to come to terms with her own feelings of abandonment and longing for love while Robert continuously evades genuine emotional relationships. Their reunion uncovers deep-seated family issues and emotional scars as the siblings confront their pasts and present upheavals. Through a series of poignant and often tumultuous interactions, they struggle to find any semblance of stability or understanding in the company of each other, providing a heart-rending exploration of brokenness and the quest for human connection.
Writers: Ted Allan, John Cassavetes
Release Date: 24 Aug 1984
Runtime: 141 min
Rating: PG-13
Country: United States
Language: English, French, Spanish
Home Video Reviews
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