Only You

2019 1h 59m EN

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6.6

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★6.6TMDB · 135

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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A madly-in-love young couple's relationship begins to suffer when they struggle to conceive a child.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Laia Costa
Elena Aldana
Josh O'Connor
Jake
Lisa McGrillis
Carly
Stuart Martin
Shane
Peter Wight
Andrew
Sarkis Ninos
Officer Hernandez
Orion Lee
Eddie
Bobby Rainsbury
Zoe

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Harry Wootliff
Writers: Harry Wootliff, Matthieu de Braconier
Languages: Catalan, English, Spanish
Countries: United Kingdom, Sweden

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ERA

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Released 7 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Catalan, English, Spanish.

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3 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Sweden.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Harry Wootliff, shot by Shabier Kirchner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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6 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Tim Fulford shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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7 / 8

CAST

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Laia Costa and Josh O'Connor and Lisa McGrillis carry the top of the cast.

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt7531138 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Harry Wootliff directs. Shabier Kirchner behind the camera. Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch scores. Tim Fulford cuts. Produced in United Kingdom, Sweden. Dialogue in Catalan, English, Spanish.

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Things worth knowing

1Released 7 years ago.
2Dialogue crosses 3 languages: Catalan, English, Spanish.
3International production across 2 countries: United Kingdom, Sweden.
4Directed by Harry Wootliff, shot by Shabier Kirchner. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Tim Fulford shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Laia Costa and Josh O'Connor and Lisa McGrillis carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt7531138 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 33 themes, including "new year's eve", "age difference", "glasgow, scotland", "pregnancy".

The technical file

Cinematography: Shabier Kirchner
Original score: Emilie Levienaise-Farrouch
Editing: Tim Fulford
Production design: Andy Drummond
Makeup / hair: Sarah Fidelo
Sound: Per Boström
Runtime: 119 min · 1h 59m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
IMDB: Only You (2019)

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SWITCH.2019-05-30
★ 8/10
‘Only You’ is a very emotional tale about a topic that isn’t talked about a lot on film, aided by great performances with fantastic chemistry. - Chris dos Santos Read Chris' full article... https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/article/review-only-you-a-romantic-film-thats-not-afraid-to-get-real Head to https://www.maketheswitch.com.au/sff for more Sydney Film Festival reviews.
CinemaSerf2024-06-22
★ 6/10
Whilst there is something poignantly touching about the subject matter here, it's all rather washed away in a fairly pedestrian melodrama. It's very early on New Year's Day in Glasgow and "Elena" (Laia Costa) has left a party looking for a taxi. When she does see one, it's already been flagged down by "Jake" (Josh O'Connor) who despite her rudeness offers her a lift. That's the start of a burgeoning relationship, egged on by a little Elvis Costello, and soon they are full of the joys of spring - of the seasonal and mattress variety. They decide that they want to have a bairn to make their family complete, but even working through the entire pop-up version of the Kamasutra that just isn't happening. A trip to the doctor presents a few unwelcome home truths - not least that she is in her mid-30s and conceiving might be a little harder. The fun that have had trying now becomes a more perfunctory procedure, before the story embarks on the serious purpose of the plot - the stresses and strains put on a relationship by IVF. Tantrums galore now ensue as both struggle to deal with exasperation and frustration. Their hitherto affection now faces a series of challenges that challenges the fabric of their relatively new relationship and brings into sharp focus the almost ten year age gap between the pair. Any of us who know people who have used this fertility treatment will know just how tough it can be - with no guaranteed results, so both characters here are aiming at an open goal on the sympathy front. It's just that it quickly enters the realms of what can go wrong will. Their rows appear more contrived. Not so much hormonally driven frustrations, more ones from an auteur who was a little unsure of his footing. The acting is adequate and it does shine a light on the ghastliness and unpredictability of something quite so visceral for both, but it's all a little too unfocussed as it develops. It's worth a watch, just a bit disappointing.