# Before Midnight (2013)

> A long-married couple’s Greek vacation becomes an intimate, witty reckoning with parenthood, sacrifice, and whether love can withstand accumulated resentment.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/84931

## Facts

- Runtime: 109 min
- Genres: Romance, Drama
- Director: Richard Linklater
- Cast: Ethan Hawke, Julie Delpy, Seamus Davey-Fitzpatrick, Jennifer Prior, Charlotte Prior, Xenia Kalogeropoulou, Walter Lassally, Ariane Labed
- TMDB rating: 7.5/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2209418/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, intimate, naturalistic, quiet evening, date night

## Synopsis

A summer in Greece leads to a pivotal moment for a couple grappling with their choices and future.

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