How I Live Now

A sunlit idyll curdles into a grim survival trek, leaving a lingering ache of young love tested by catastrophe.

Directed by

Kevin Macdonald

Genres

Drama, Romance, Science fiction

Starring

Saoirse Ronan, George MacKay, Tom Holland

Tagline

Love will lead you home

Overview

An American girl, sent to the English countryside to stay with relatives, finds love and purpose while fighting for her survival as war envelops the world around her.

How it feels

Melancholic, tense, dark and romantic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Survival, love, war, family

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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