Before Sunset
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Early thirty-something American Jesse Wallace is in a Paris bookstore, the last stop on a tour to promote his best selling book, This Time. Although h...e is vague to reporters about the source material for the book, it is about his chance encounter nine years earlier on June 15-16, 1994 with a Parisienne named Celine, and the memorable and romantic day and evening they spent together in Vienna. At the end of their encounter at the Vienna train station, which is also how the book ends, they, not providing contact information to the other, vowed to meet each other again in exactly six months at that very spot. As the media scrum at the bookstore nears its conclusion, Jesse spots Celine in the crowd, she who only found out about the book when she earlier saw his photograph promoting this public appearance. Much like their previous encounter, Jesse and Celine, who is now an environmental activist, decide to spend time together until he is supposed to catch his flight back to New York, this time only being about an hour. Beyond the issue of the six month meeting, what has happened in their lives in the intervening nine years, and their current lives, they once again talk about their philosophies of life and love, this time with the knowledge of their day together and how it shaped what has happened to them. Show More

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ours the bookstore, Jesse notices Celine in the crowd. They hadn't seen or spoken to each other in nine years, since that fateful day in Vienna. Overwhelmed by nostalgia, curiosity, and the fear of missed opportunities, Jesse impulsively decides to ditch his book tour and spend the afternoon with Celine before his flight back to the United States.

The pair embark on a meandering walk through the streets of Paris, catching up on each other's lives. They discuss their careers, relationships, and the impact their brief encounter had on their lives. Jesse reveals that he wrote the book in the hopes that Celine would read it and show up to one of his book readings.

As they navigate the complexities of love, regret, and missed chances, Jesse and Celine's connection becomes more palpable. They reminisce about their time in Vienna and contemplate what might have been if they had reunited as planned six months later. The clock is ticking, and Jesse must make a decision - go back to his life in the United States or take a leap of faith and stay with Celine.

Before Sunset is a heartfelt and thought-provoking film that explores themes of love, time, and the impact of missed opportunities. Directed by Richard Linklater and starring Ethan Hawke and Julie Delpy, this romantic drama is a mesmerizing continuation of the story that captivated audiences in Before Sunrise. Don't miss the chance to witness the emotional reunion between Jesse and Celine as they grapple with the complexities of love and the consequences of their choices.