Movie

Big Happiness

1920 · 70 min

A silent-era melodrama of mistaken identity and quiet longing, unfolding with earnest emotion and a slow, romantic pull.

Overview: John living a Bohemian life in Paris when his twin brother James, a British financier, appears and implores John to assume his identity so that he can secretly cross the Atlantic for a business deal. John consents and soon discovers that James is a cruel, unethical man who has forced his wife June into their marriage. John attempts to rectify the situation, and June falls in love with him.
How it feels: Melancholic, romantic, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, betrayal, love, family
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
betrayal
love
family
morality
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild