# Love Streams (1984)

> A volatile brother and sister confront alcoholism, divorce, artistic self-invention, and the collapse of their family bonds over a few turbulent days.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/35304

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: John Cassavetes
- Cast: Gena Rowlands, John Cassavetes, Diahnne Abbott, Seymour Cassel, Margaret Abbott, Jakob Shaw, Michele Conaway, Eddy Donno
- TMDB rating: 7.2/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0087644/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: extreme
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: volatile, melancholic, uncomfortable, serious film night, character study viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of sibling bonds and the chaos of life choices.

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