A Single Man (2009) Synopsis & Summary
Synopsis
'A Single Man' is based on the novel of the same name by Christopher Isherwood. Set in Los Angeles in 1962, at the height of the Cuban missile crisis, it is the story of a British college professor (Colin Firth) who is struggling to find meaning to his life after the death of his long time partner. The story is a romantic tale of love interrupted, the isolation that is an inherent part of the human condition, and ultimately the importance of the seemingly smaller moments in life.
Movie Info
Starring:
Theatrical Release Date:
12/11/2009
Rating:
R
MPAA Reasons:
for some disturbing images and nudity/sexual content.
Run Time:
105 min.
Distributor(s):
Weinstein Company
Production Co.:
Artina Films, Depth of Field, Fade to Black
Director(s):
Genre(s):
Drama
Themes:
Death of a Partner, Suicide
Tone:
Melancholy, Poignant
Keywords:
homosexual, professor, suicide
Country of Origin:
USA - Limited (zz-zz-2009),USA - Limited (12-11,USA - Limited (1
Language:
English
Status:
In Theaters
