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Breaking Upwards (2009)
Director: Daryl Wein
Cast: Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Julie White, Andrea Martin
Runtime88 min
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'Breaking Upwards' explores a young, real-life New York couple who, four years in and battling codependency, decide to intricately strategize their own break up. Based on an actual experiment devised by director/actor Daryl Wein and actress Zoe Lister-Jones, the film loosely interprets a year in their lives exploring alternatives to monogamy, and the madness that ensues. An uncensored look at young love, lust, and the pangs of codependency, 'Breaking Upwards' follows its characters as they navigate each others' emotions across the city they love. It begs the question: is it ever possible to grow apart together?
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Breaking Upwards, the 2009 comedy-drama directed by Daryl Wein, offers a refreshingly honest and insightful exploration of modern relationships. With standout performances from Wein and Zoe Lister-Jones, the film delves into the complexities of codependency, challenging traditional notions of love and commitment in a way that will resonate with viewers seeking a thoughtful, genre-blending take on the ups and downs of young love.
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Breaking Upwards is a 2009 American romantic comedy-drama film directed by Daryl Wein, starring Zoe Lister-Jones, Wein, Julie White, Peter Friedman, Andrea Martin, and Pablo Schreiber. It explores a 20-something, real-life New York couple battling codependency who intricately strategize their own break-up. Cited as an example of independent film industry sweat equity, the film was shot in Manhattan and Brooklyn on a $15,000 budget. It premiered at the SXSW Film Festival on March 14, 2009, and was released simultaneously at New York City's IFC Center and via video on demand on April 2, 2010.
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