Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, is the story of a British college professor who dwells on the past and cannot see his future. We follow him through a single day, where a series of events and encounters ultimately lead him to decide if there is a meaning to life after the death of his long time partner, Jim.
Cinematography
Every shot looks like a perfume ad for heartbreak.
Acting
Firth's eyes alone deserve an Oscar category.
Costume
Tom Ford dressed grief better than you've ever dressed anything.
Director
Tom Ford
Colin Firth
George
Julianne Moore
Charley
Nicholas Hoult
Kenny
Matthew Goode
Jim
Jon Kortajarena
Carlos
Paulette Lamori
Alva
Ryan Simpkins
Jennifer Strunk
Ginnifer Goodwin
Mrs. Strunk
Teddy Sears
Mr. Strunk
Paul Butler
Christopher Strunk
Aaron Sanders
Tom Strunk
Aline Weber
Lois
Keri Lynn Pratt
Blonde Secretary
Jenna Gavigan
Other Secretary #1
Alicia Carr
Other Secretary #2
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Tom Ford's directorial debut — yes, the fashion designer — and he spent $2.5 million of his own money when financing fell through.
The film's saturated color palette intentionally mirrors George's emotional state: muted greys when he's numb, blazing Technicolor when he feels alive.
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