Of Things Past

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Tara Reid and Michael Moriarty in Of Things Past (2023)

A young couple struggling to save their marriage after the tragic loss of their baby son moves to idyllic Mammoth Lakes, California. Filmed over thirty-five years, we see their journey throu... Read allA young couple struggling to save their marriage after the tragic loss of their baby son moves to idyllic Mammoth Lakes, California. Filmed over thirty-five years, we see their journey through love, commitment, secrets and betrayal.A young couple struggling to save their marriage after the tragic loss of their baby son moves to idyllic Mammoth Lakes, California. Filmed over thirty-five years, we see their journey through love, commitment, secrets and betrayal.

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- Eric Rafael Ibarra
- D. Paul Thomas
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8.8/10

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Directors
- Eric Rafael Ibarra
- D. Paul Thomas
Writers
Stars

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10Roseyyy-5

The Marriage Chronicle

This film is more than a romance or a drama. It is a chronicle of a relationship over three and a half decades. In Of Things Past, the move to Mammoth Lakes is a symbolic attempt at renewal. However, time reveals deeper truths. Some years are full of quiet companionship, others are tense with unspoken resentment. Watching the characters physically and emotionally age makes their journey feel profoundly real. It is a reminder that relationships are never static and that love must be rebuilt again and again.

10ArloZ-5

When Silence Speaks

One of the most moving aspects of Of Things Past is how it uses silence. The absence of words often says more than dialogue could. Over thirty-five years, the couple's relationship shifts from closeness to distance, from resentment to cautious forgiveness. The tragedy that began their journey together in Mammoth Lakes never completely leaves them. Instead, it becomes a quiet presence in every scene. The performances are understated yet powerful, especially as the actors genuinely age before our eyes. This is a love story for those who know that the hardest part of commitment is enduring when it is easier to leave.

10Billie-95

Through the Years

There is a rare intimacy in watching characters truly age on screen. Of Things Past offers this experience, making the emotional weight of the story even stronger. The couple's decision to move to Mammoth Lakes after their loss sets the stage for decades of change. Secrets, betrayals, and small reconciliations shape their bond. The pacing is slow but deeply rewarding. By the end, we feel as though we have lived alongside them, sharing in their joys and sorrows.

10Jenifer-92

A Lifetime in a Film

Few films attempt to capture the reality of a relationship across decades, but Of Things Past succeeds beautifully. The loss of a child is the catalyst for the couple's journey, but it is the passing years that test their love. The real-time aging of the actors adds an authenticity that deepens every scene. Watching them navigate trust, betrayal, and reconciliation over thirty-five years is an emotional experience that lingers long after the credits.

10Meryy-5

Between the Seasons

The beauty of Of Things Past lies in its attention to the small details. The couple's love story is framed against the backdrop of Mammoth Lakes' changing seasons. Each shift in weather reflects a change in their emotional state. Some winters bring closeness, others isolation. Filmed over thirty-five years, the story unfolds with a natural rhythm that makes every change believable. The grief of losing their child remains, but it transforms over time, sometimes softening, sometimes hardening their hearts. This is an honest portrayal of love's endurance.

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Originally filmed in 1986 as a spiritual-faith made-for-TV movie, it never got a release or air date until 2023 in which contemporary scenes involving Tara Reid were filmed as a wrap-around-story to the plot.