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Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time

Original title: Felkészülés meghatározatlan ideig tartó együttlétre
  • 2020
  • 1h 35m
IMDb RATING
6.5/10
2.9K
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Preparations to Be Together for an Unknown Period of Time (2020)
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Márta, a forty-year-old neurosurgeon, falls in love. She leaves her shining American career behind and returns to Budapest to start a new life with the man. But the love of her life claims t... Read allMárta, a forty-year-old neurosurgeon, falls in love. She leaves her shining American career behind and returns to Budapest to start a new life with the man. But the love of her life claims they have never met before.Márta, a forty-year-old neurosurgeon, falls in love. She leaves her shining American career behind and returns to Budapest to start a new life with the man. But the love of her life claims they have never met before.

  • Director
    • Lili Horvát
  • Writer
    • Lili Horvát
  • Stars
    • Natasa Stork
    • Viktor Bodó
    • Benett Vilmányi
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.5/10
    2.9K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Lili Horvát
    • Writer
      • Lili Horvát
    • Stars
      • Natasa Stork
      • Viktor Bodó
      • Benett Vilmányi
    • 14User reviews
    • 50Critic reviews
    • 71Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 13 wins & 13 nominations total

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    Top cast51

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    Natasa Stork
    • Vizy Márta
    Viktor Bodó
    • Drexler János
    Benett Vilmányi
    Benett Vilmányi
    • Alex
    Zsolt Nagy
    Zsolt Nagy
    • Kriván Barna
    Péter Tóth
    • Pszichiáter
    Andor Lukáts
    Andor Lukáts
    • Dr. Fried
    Attila Mokos
    • Dr. Elkán
    Linda Moshier
    Linda Moshier
    • Helen
    Júlia Ladányi
    • Fanni
    Réka Pelsöczy
    • Ingatlanközvetítö
    Anna Kis
    • Lakástulajdonos nö
    Ernö Sebö
    • Portás
    Viktória Végvári
    • Márta asszisztense
    Ádám Bethlenfalvy
    • Rezidens orvos
    János Nemes
    • Orvoskolléga I.
    Tibor Dorogi
    • Orvoskolléga II.
    Tamás Kollányi
    • Orvoskolléga III.
    Kati Zsurzs
    • Fülzúgós beteg
    • Director
      • Lili Horvát
    • Writer
      • Lili Horvát
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews14

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    9svozil-706-642770

    I was amazed that this sort of romantic movie was created by a woman

    My greatest respect for this very sensible story, for the dramaturgy, and for reminding me of the silent perseverence of love! The lead actress, Natasa Stork, is just brilliant and lovely; excellent choice!
    9marsupialmedieval

    Fascinating film.

    Ever since I heard the name of this film I'd been intrigue. Although I'm not a huge fan of films with long titles this somehow seems to fit perfectly. This is one of those films where is better to enter the film without knowing too much about it. One of the few good things about the pandemic is you get to discover this types of films.
    5Kaijikun

    Daft plot, mellow mood.

    Nothing about the events portrayed in this movie was believable and the ending was just plain silly, but it had a steady, chill vibe and the lead actress had a very captivating screen presence.

    Recommended if you just want to relax for 90 mins, but don't expect anything deep.
    9domagoj1973

    A masterpiece!

    A wonderful movie. In a time of great absence of humanity and love in culture and all around us with mobile phones and thousands of unnecessary information bombarding us every day, this masterpiece restores my hope for salvation and the victory of beauty and kindness. In the daily madness and artificial speed imposed on me and the work I do as a doctor, this film really touched me deeply. Life is most beautiful where you love and are loved, and no material prosperity can replace that. Great actors, direction and story as well as beautiful Budapest! The deepest gift for the entire film crew. Thank you very much. Greetings from Belgrade.
    5ASuiGeneris

    Unfulfilling

    "Márta, a 40-year-old neurosurgeon, falls in love. She leaves her shining American career behind and returns to Budapest to start a new life with the man she loves. But she waits for him at the Liberty Bridge in vain - he does not appear at their rendezvous. Márta starts to search for him desperately, but when she finally finds him, the love of her life claims that they have never met before."

    Very atmospheric film. Somewhat nice to be immersed in the protagonist's mind. Some may be bothered by the floating from scene to scene, non linear storytelling, and the unreliable narrator. That all being said, it does flow, albeit haltingly. But that ending seemed so sudden. This ended up feeling like a too long short film or a weakly executed feature length film. Almost everything needs to be expanded upon for a fulfilling story.

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    • Trivia
      Official submission of Hungary for the 'Best International Feature Film' category of the 93rd Academy Awards in 2021.
    • Soundtracks
      Für Elise
      (uncredited)

      Composed by Ludwig van Beethoven

      (The music played on the telephone when Márta calls hospital and is told to hold the line.)

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    • Release date
      • January 22, 2021 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Hungary
    • Official site
      • Official Facebook of the film in Hungarian.
    • Languages
      • Hungarian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 恍惚間聽見你愛我
    • Filming locations
      • Budapest, Hungary(location)
    • Production company
      • Poste Restante
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    • Budget
      • HUF 354,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $117,368
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 35m(95 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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