The Edge of Love

The Edge of Love

The only thing more dangerous than war... is love.

Directed by John Maybury

Produced by BBC Film, Capitol Films

2008110 min6.2 / 10

A wartime romantic drama centered on a love quadrangle between a Welsh poet, his wife, his childhood sweetheart, and a dashing officer, balancing passion with the melancholy of competing desires.

When the Welsh poet Dylan Thomas and his flirtatious wife Caitlin sweep into war-torn London, the last thing they expect is to bump into Dylan's childhood sweetheart Vera. Despite her joy at seeing Dylan after so many years, Vera is swept off her feet by a dashing officer, William Killick, and finds herself torn between the open adoration of her new found beau and the wily charms of the exotic Welshman.

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  • Is The Edge of Love sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Edge of Love scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is The Edge of Love easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 62% of films.

  • Is The Edge of Love violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Does The Edge of Love end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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