True Love
Director: Nancy Savoca
Actors: Annabella Sciorra, Ron Eldard, Aida Turturro
PlotDonna and Michael, a young couple from the Bronx, are eagerly preparing for their upcoming wedding. As they navigate the pre-nuptial pressures of family expectations and cultural traditions, tensions begin to surface. Donna is enthusiastic about crafting the perfect wedding and sees it as a significant step towards adulthood and mutual commitment. On the other hand, Michael, though affectionate, starts feeling overwhelmed by the pomp and rigidity of the ceremonies and grows increasingly anxious about his personal freedom. As each family injects their opinions into the couple's decisions, what should be a joyous occasion begins to splinter into a series of misunderstandings and simmering frustrations.
As the wedding day approaches, Donna and Michael's different perspectives on marriage and prioritizing personal goals become more pronounced. This dichotomy drives a wedge between them, testing their relationship's strength against the backdrop of familial interference and societal expectations. With the added complexities of any couple's journey—love, individual desires, and compromise—both Donna and Michael must confront their true feelings and intentions. What started as a romantic plan unfolds into a nuanced exploration of compatibility, communication, and the realities of merging lives. The narrative intriguingly leaves viewers questioning how authentic connections can withstand external and internal pressures.
Writers: Nancy Savoca, Richard Guay
Release Date: 15 Sep 1989
Runtime: 104 min
Rating: R
Country: United States
Language: English, Italian
Home Video Reviews
Kino Lorber delivers a solid Blu-ray of 'True Love,' a film that balances humor and pathos while exploring the complexities of marriage with strong performances and insightful direction.
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