Maybe Forever

Remember when YOU first fell in love after what seemed to be a kazillion false starts with other people? And how literally everything was the best ever, even the most banal and mundane? Well, this film takes on that journey, where every moment spent with your person can make your heart skip a beat. The plot of this film is deliberate, just spending like a languid day spent in the arms of "The One", which perfectly encapsulates what this movie is about. Directing/writing/producing team Ruby and George Capacete (who themselves are a recently married couple) have put together what seems to be (to me, anyway) a gentle day-in-the-life story that chronicles their own journey of finally finding what we all long for ... to love and be loved in return. O.

I didn't know that the two lead characters were a real couple until I read the credits but it was very obvious with the natural connection between them. Following the couple on a day around LA it is rather like people watching and eavesdropping on a couple's private conversation with all of the minutiae and minor details that they talk about. The copious amount of physical touching and hand holding is reminiscent of first dates and early dating with rapt infatuation with one another all day long. Perhaps this is a reminder to rekindle those days with our own partners lest we fall into mediocrity and routine. This film was a nice reminder to cherish the small details.

Husband and Wife writer and director duo Ruby and George Capacete play lovers Sofia and Greg as they go about their day in a peaceful sun drenched Los Angeles relfecting on their lives.

No huge earth shattering event takes place in this film instead its a contemplative series of moments.

Theres a lot of close ups as Maybe Forever focuses on those small moments that quietly make up life. Theres very few other characters- you see figures in the background or passing through witout a word always in the distance.

Much like a new relationship which becomes an all consuming thing for better or worse makes your love the centre of the universe.

The narrative reminded me of Jim Jarmunschs "Paterson" or Alonso Caurons classic "Y Tu Mama Tambien" which creates a space that draws you into the simple quiet world of the characters and the rhthyms and nuances of everyday life.

Some critics may have resentment towards this film as it lacks the usual conflict narrative which has been taught to us is the basis of all artistic expression. Conflict. Conflict. Conflict.

I for one am happy to see filmmakers try to forge a new path against the worn down conventions we know so well and try something different.

Maybe Forever is an introspective romantic drama, that plays out through a series of intimate conversations between George and Sophie (played by real-life couple George and Ruby Capacete), reflecting on love and their relationship with a vulnerable honesty that resonates through its micro budget origins.

It's clearly a very personal project for the Capacetes, who also write and direct, but manage to steer clear of venturing into self-indulgence. The contemplative pace probably won't be for everyone, but I found it charming, engaging and, at just 71 minutes long, it didn't outstay its welcome.

Maybe Forever (2024) is a tender, introspective indie romance that invites viewers into the quiet magic of a single day shared between two people falling in love. Written, directed, and performed by real-life couple George and Ruby Capacete, the film follows Sofia and Greg as they wander through Los Angeles, engaging in heartfelt conversations and savoring the small moments that define their connection. With its minimalist style and poetic pacing, the film has drawn comparisons to Jim Jarmusch's Paterson and Richard Linklater's Before Sunset. Critics have praised its authenticity and emotional honesty, noting that it offers a refreshing portrayal of love without the typical conflicts and drama . At just 71 minutes, Maybe Forever is a gentle, soulful experience for those who appreciate the beauty in everyday intima.