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Sylvie's Love

  • 20202020
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 54m
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6.8/10
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Tessa Thompson and Nnamdi Asomugha in Sylvie's Love (2020)
A woman working at her father's record store in Harlem in the late 1950s meets an aspiring saxophone player.
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When a young woman meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father's record shop in 1950s Harlem, their love ignites a sweeping romance that transcends changing times, geography, and professiona... Read allWhen a young woman meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father's record shop in 1950s Harlem, their love ignites a sweeping romance that transcends changing times, geography, and professional success.When a young woman meets an aspiring saxophonist in her father's record shop in 1950s Harlem, their love ignites a sweeping romance that transcends changing times, geography, and professional success.

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  • Director
    • Eugene Ashe
  • Writer
    • Eugene Ashe
  • Stars
    • Tessa Thompson
    • Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Eva Longoria
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  • Director
    • Eugene Ashe
  • Writer
    • Eugene Ashe
  • Stars
    • Tessa Thompson
    • Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Eva Longoria
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    • 151User reviews
    • 68Critic reviews
    • 74Metascore
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    • Nominated for 1 Primetime Emmy
      • 5 wins & 26 nominations total

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    Nnamdi Asomugha in Sylvie's Love (2020)
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    Tessa Thompson
    Tessa Thompson
    • Sylvie Parkeras Sylvie Parker
    Nnamdi Asomugha
    Nnamdi Asomugha
    • Robert Hallowayas Robert Halloway
    Eva Longoria
    Eva Longoria
    • Carmenas Carmen
    Aja Naomi King
    Aja Naomi King
    • Monaas Mona
    Jemima Kirke
    Jemima Kirke
    • The Countessas The Countess
    Tone Bell
    Tone Bell
    • Dickie Brewsteras Dickie Brewster
    Regé-Jean Page
    Regé-Jean Page
    • Chico Sweetneyas Chico Sweetney
    Alano Miller
    Alano Miller
    • Lacy Parkeras Lacy Parker
    Raquel Horsford
    Raquel Horsford
    • Connieas Connie
    Tucker Smallwood
    Tucker Smallwood
    • Dr. Parkeras Dr. Parker
    Erica Gimpel
    Erica Gimpel
    • Eunice Johnsonas Eunice Johnson
    Ryan Michelle Bathe
    Ryan Michelle Bathe
    • Kate Spenceras Kate Spencer
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    Wendi McLendon-Covey
    • Lucy Wolperas Lucy Wolper
    Lotus Plummer
    • Michelleas Michelle
    • (as Lotus Simone Plummer)
    Lance Reddick
    Lance Reddick
    • Mr. Jayas Mr. Jay
    John Magaro
    John Magaro
    • Sid Schuuras Sid Schuur
    Antonio Wilson
    • Usheras Usher
    Jahdai Pickett
    Jahdai Pickett
    • Sonnyas Sonny
    • Director
      • Eugene Ashe
    • Writer
      • Eugene Ashe
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    Storyline

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    Years after their summer romance comes to an end, an aspiring television producer and a talented musician cross paths, only to find their feelings for each other never changed. With their careers taking them in different directions, they must choose what matters most. —yusufpiskin
    1950s1960sblack americanafrican americansaxophone208 more
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      • Sometimes the right love comes at the wrong time.
    • Genres
      • Drama
      • Music
      • Romance
    • Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
      • Rated PG-13 for some sexual content, and smoking
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Nnamdi Asomugha learned to play saxophone for the role.
    • Connections
      Edited into Film School Friday: 'Sylvie's Love' (2021)
    • Soundtracks
      Nearness of You
      From the feature film Romance in the Dark (1938)
      Words by Ned Washington
      Music by Hoagy Carmichael
      Performed by George Shearing, Nancy Wilson and George Shearing Quintet
      Courtesy of Blue Note Records under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews151

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    Top review
    8/10
    FINALLY
    Finally, a genuine love story after all the garbage from the mid 2000's. No major political statement or bias or activism. A beautiful story of people living their LIVES falling in love... during a chaotic time. Oh wait, most eras in the 20th Century were also tumultuous. This is what most folks who survive these times do. LIVE THEIR LIVES. A long overdue window into the life of the character Sylvie in "everyday" 1950's.
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    • Dec 30, 2020

    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 23, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Sylvie
    • Production companies
      • Iam21 Entertainment
      • Seven Letter Word Films
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 54 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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