Another Year Together

This film adeptly explores the complexities of generational love and relationships against the vibrant backdrop of New York City. Immersing viewers into the everyday lives of its characters, the narrative skillfully weaves through multiple relationships, each entwining with the others-all embarked on a journey through the labyrinth of love.

Director Daniel Simon shines as he captures authentic snapshots of ordinary moments, showcasing his talent in acting, writing, and directing. The film is a testament to Simon's skill in portraying the nuances of human connections with a blend of peculiarity & humor. Well-executed and thoroughly enjoyable, "Another Year Together" is a commendable achievement in the world of independent cinema. Well done to him and his team for bringing this cute story to life!

Writer/Director Daniel Hendricks Simon has hit it out of the park with his relationship-driven 'Another Year Together', beautifully shot mostly on Manhattan's Upper East Side (with visual nods to the films of Woody Allen). Its idiosyncratic characters, played by some of the BEST New York City actors (including Richard Masur, Roger Simon, Mike Roche and Marilyn Sokol) are as far away from cookie-cutter as you can get. Their collisions are not only vastly entertaining, but also provide a fascinating psychological study on the highs and lows of contemporary urban life, examining such themes as urban loneliness, success/failure, aging, loyalty, death, art, escapism, reconciliation, and tradition.

Another Year Together" transcends the confines of romantic love, offering a poignant exploration of relationships in their messy, multifaceted entirety - encompassing lovers, family, friends, spouses, and even therapist-client dynamics. Daniel Hendricks Simon's portrayal of Manhattan serves as a poignant backdrop, a character in its own right, resonating with loneliness until intertwined with the lives of its inhabitants.

The film delves into the complexities of human connection, raising questions of love versus codependency as characters grapple with their own vulnerabilities and desires. David's inquiry to Jonathan - "Is it love or co-dependency?" - echoes the central theme, suggesting that relationships often blur these lines, compelling individuals to shed their protective shells in pursuit of emotional refuge.

Within this narrative, we witness the full spectrum of human behavior - from love and deception to infidelity and emotional retreat. Yet amidst the turmoil, there's a glimmer of hope as characters navigate their flaws and fractures, occasionally finding solace in one another's embrace.

Simon and Davin's deft storytelling paints a portrait of awkward, poignant, and beautifully flawed characters, inviting viewers to see themselves reflected in the shared struggles and triumphs of the human experience. Ultimately, "Another Year Together" reminds us that love is a journey of growth, forgiveness, and redemption - a collective endeavor in which we find solace and connection amid life's tumultuous journey.

Another Year Together is more than love, actually. It's a bittersweet ode to relationships in all their messy glory--as lovers, family, friends, husband and wife, therapist and client. We stay at the table despite our collective neuroses, mouthguards, crises in masculinity, foot fetishes. Daniel Hendricks Simon's Manhattan is its own lonely character--only truly brought to life when it is connected to one of its inhabitants. "Is it love or co-dependency?" David asks his friend Jonathan. It may be a little bit of both when you leave a piece of your own comfortable shell behind to take shelter inside someone else's. We love, we lie, we cheat, we shut down, we break apart and, sometimes, we put each other back together. And maybe that's what love is all about. Simon's awkward, poignant, and beautifully flawed characters are part of a story in which we can all find ourselves together.

I've been a fan of Daniel Simon since Lonely Boys and a number of short pieces I was fortunate to find online, so I was really excited when Another Year Together debuted. I can't recommend it highly enough. An excellent script, top class performances, and brilliant filmmaking across the board. This is a film you should definitely add to your annual holiday roster.

Alexandra Turshin and Roger Hendricks Simon were excellent and Pedro Padilla's cinematography was exceptional. Can't say enough about how Simon, Patrick Davin, and Robert Gregory were able to bring everything together so well on what must have been a limited budget.

Fantastic film!