Two of Us

Genre: Drama, Romance

Runtime: 99 mins

Rated: NR

Release Date: 2019

Countries: France, Luxembourg, Belgium

Languages: French

DIRECTED BY:

Filippo Meneghetti

WRITTEN BY:

Malysone Bovorasmy, Filippo Meneghetti

CAST INCLUDES:

Barbara Sukowa, Martine Chevallier, Léa Drucker

ANGELIKA’S NOTE

"Quietly groundbreaking. Entirely unique and uniquely vital," raves Variety. From Director Filippo Meneghetti, TWO OF US stars Barbara Sukowa (HANNAH ARENDT) and Martine Chavallier (TELL NO ONE) star as Nina and Madeleine, who have hidden their deep and passionate love for many decades, but their bond is put to the test when they are suddenly unable to move freely between each other's apartments. Rated a note-perfect 100% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes, TWO OF US is being praised by critics and is sure to be adored by audiences. Screen International raves, "Young lovers move over - Sukowa and Chavallier bring to life an unforgettable lesbian couple. A cause for celebration."

SYNOPSIS

Two retired women, Nina and Madeleine, have been secretly in love for decades. Everybody, including Madeleine’s family, thinks they are simply neighbors, sharing the top floor of their building. They come and go between their two apartments, enjoying the affection and pleasures of daily life together, until an unforeseen event turns their relationship upside down and leads Madeleine’s daughter to gradually unravel the truth about them.