Life in a Year
Directed by Mitja Okorn
Produced by Columbia Pictures, Overbrook Entertainment
A tender, melancholic romance about a young man trying to compress a lifetime of experiences into his girlfriend's final year before her death.
A 17 year old finds out that his girlfriend is dying, so he sets out to give her an entire life, in the last year she has left.
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Questions people ask
Is Life in a Year sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.
Is Life in a Year scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Life in a Year violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Does Life in a Year end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 71% of films.
Is Life in a Year easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
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There is almost nothing else like this.
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Like Life in a Year
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Life in a Year
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Life in a Year, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Life in a Year, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Life in a Year, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
