Last Love (2013)

He's a widower in Paris who speaks no French. She's a dance instructor less than half his age. Can they become a family, or will his estranged adult children halt the friendship?

Director:

Sandra Nettelbeck

Writers:

Sandra Nettelbeck (screenplay), Françoise Dorner (novel)

Stars:

Michael Caine, Michelle Goddet, Jane Alexander

4 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Michael Caine	...	Matthew Morgan
Michelle Goddet	...	Madame Dune (as Michèle Goddet)
Jane Alexander	...	Joan Morgan
Serge Hollogne	...	Funeral Home Man #1 (as Serge Hologne)
Fred Fuchs	...	Funeral Home Man #2
Yohan Guignard	...	Policeman #1
Dieter Rupp	...	Policeman #2
Gillian Anderson	...	Karen Morgan
Christelle Cornil	...	Sandwich Salesgirl #1
Alix Poisson	...	Sandwich Salesgirl #2
Clémence Poésy	...	Pauline Laubie
Louis-Julien Petit	...	Sleeping Student on Bus (as Julien Petit)
Thierry Angelvy	...	Rude Passenger
Justin Kirk	...	Miles Morgan
Deshaun Strong	...	Kyle Morgan (voice)

Storyline

Matthew Morgan is a retired American professor in his eighties, a widower. He lives in Paris and speaks no French. Since his wife's death, he's marking time. His curiosity is piqued when he meets Pauline Laubie, half his age, a dance instructor. She's also a solitary person, but wants the connection of family. She believes she's found that in Matthew, and she attends to him during a hospitalization. When his two adult children arrive from the U.S. to check on their father, they are certain Pauline is a gold digger, and she's confounded by the distance between father and children. The daughter heads home, the son remains. Is there any way that Pauline fits in?

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Plot Keywords:

two word title | written by director | title directed by female | american abroad | telephone call | 

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Taglines:

It's never too late to love life again.

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Genres:

Comedy | Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Did You Know?

Trivia

When you see the pictures in Sir Michael Caine's apartment, you also see a framed Batman logo, Caine played Alfred in The Dark Knight trilogy, and Hans Zimmer also does the movie score for this movie, as well as the aforementioned trilogy.

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Goofs

Michael Caine's American accent comes and goes.

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Quotes

Miles Morgan: I don't blame you, dad. I just wished I could say goodbye to her.
Matthew Morgan: I wanted to say goodbye. I was there, I didn't know how.

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Soundtracks

Where's Pauline
Composed and Produced by Heitor Pereira
Violins performed by Ann-Mari Calhoun
Published by Remote Control Tunes

User Reviews

Sad but stunning

I felt compelled to write something about this title. I was initially confused by Mr Morgan's accent, which is probably the only reason this is a 9 and not a 10. This film is beautiful in every way, the story, the characters and the setting. The subject matter is quite sad, but I still felt a warm glow in my heart at the end. The French setting also adds to the sophisticated feel of this movie, giving a perfect backdrop to a complicated and endearing love story. This film is a cuddle up with a "loved one" classic. The pace is good too, slowly meandering through Mr Morgan's life after he lost his wife; subtly showing his struggle as he closes himself off from the world. You feel there is little hope until, a young dancer, opens up a crack and lets light back into his life. Anyone who likes a less conventional love story will adore this film.

Details

Official Sites:

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Country:

Germany Belgium USA France

Language:

English French

Release Date:

1 November 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Last Love

Filming Locations:

Parc Monceau, Paris, France

Box Office

Budget:

$8,200,000 (estimated)

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$2,967,122

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kaminski.Stiehm.Film GmbH, Bavaria Pictures, Senator Film Produktion

Technical Specs

Runtime:

111 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color