Breaking Upwards

Mar 14 2009 TV-MA 1h 28m
Romance

'Breaking Upwards' explores a young, real-life New York couple who, four years in and battling codependency, decide to intricately strategize their own break up. Based on an actual experiment devised by director/actor Daryl Wein and actress Zoe Lister-Jones, the film loosely interprets a year in their lives exploring alternatives to monogamy, and the madness that ensues. An uncensored look at young love, lust, and the pangs of codependency, 'Breaking Upwards' follows its characters as they navigate each others' emotions across the city they love. It begs the question: is it ever possible to grow apart together?

Plot

Daryl and Zoe have been together for four years and boredom begins to be felt; their bond, however, is so deep that it is almost an addiction they cannot do without. They therefore decide to plan their separation, establishing a relationship strategy according to which they will be able to see each other on alternate days and meet other people, experiencing the open couple model firsthand. Parents are also involved in this attempt, giving advice, but above all asking the same questions as their children.

Written by

Peter Duchan, Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein

Directed by

Daryl Wein

Cast

Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Julie White

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Languages

English

Awards

1 nomination

Trailers
Film Trailer: Breaking Upwards | Film 2009 | SXSW
Scores
# of Votes
1,482
Average Rating
6 out of 10
Metascore
56
Popularity
NA