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You Can Live Forever

  • 2022
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 36m
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6.8/10
3.9K
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June Laporte and Anwen O'Driscoll in You Can Live Forever (2022)
When lesbian teen Jaime is sent to live in a Jehovah's Witness community, she falls hard for a devout Witness girl and the two embark on an intense affair with consequences that will reshape the rest of their lives.
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When lesbian teen Jaime is sent to live in a Jehovah's Witness community, she falls hard for a devout Witness girl and the two embark on an intense affair with consequences that will reshape... Read allWhen lesbian teen Jaime is sent to live in a Jehovah's Witness community, she falls hard for a devout Witness girl and the two embark on an intense affair with consequences that will reshape the rest of their lives.When lesbian teen Jaime is sent to live in a Jehovah's Witness community, she falls hard for a devout Witness girl and the two embark on an intense affair with consequences that will reshape the rest of their lives.

  • Directors
    • Mark Slutsky
    • Sarah Watts
  • Writers
    • Sarah Watts
    • Mark Slutsky
  • Stars
    • Anwen O'Driscoll
    • June Laporte
    • Liane Balaban
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.8/10
    3.9K
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    • Directors
      • Mark Slutsky
      • Sarah Watts
    • Writers
      • Sarah Watts
      • Mark Slutsky
    • Stars
      • Anwen O'Driscoll
      • June Laporte
      • Liane Balaban
    • 32User reviews
    • 35Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Anwen O'Driscoll
    Anwen O'Driscoll
    • Jaime
    June Laporte
    June Laporte
    • Marike
    Liane Balaban
    Liane Balaban
    • Beth
    Antoine Yared
    Antoine Yared
    • Jean-Francois
    Hasani Freeman
    Hasani Freeman
    • Nathan
    Deragh Campbell
    Deragh Campbell
    • Amanda
    Catherine-Amélie Côté
    Catherine-Amélie Côté
    • Sister Camille
    Marc-Antoine Auger
    • Stoner Dude
    Jude Ferus
    Jude Ferus
    • Josue
    Tim Campbell
    Tim Campbell
    • Frank
    Xavier Roberge
    Xavier Roberge
    • Marc-Olivier
    Lennikim
    Lennikim
    • Simon
    • (as Lenni-Kim Lalande)
    HoJo Rose
    HoJo Rose
    • Mr. Haber
    Jordan Sawyer
    Jordan Sawyer
    • Gary
    Bentley Hughes
    Bentley Hughes
    • Evan
    Juliette Gariépy
    Juliette Gariépy
    • Angella
    Nicole Leroux
    Nicole Leroux
    • Karen
    Valentin Côté
    • Luca
    • Directors
      • Mark Slutsky
      • Sarah Watts
    • Writers
      • Sarah Watts
      • Mark Slutsky
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    User reviews32

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    10renmora

    Plausible, Vulnerable, Beautiful, and Unforgettable

    The Truth: I read a review asserting the storyline was implausible but rented it anyway. I've seen quite a few uninspiring LGBTQ+ films and series but You Can Live Forever was far from implausible and uninspiring as I instantly connected to the characters of Jaime and Marike. I too lived a similar story decades ago while in Catholic school and was very much like Jaime -- glasses, Walkman, Converse and all. Bigoted religious institutions, confusion, self-hatred. . . Can tear apart the deepest of connections; nonetheless, I'm now cognizant that everything that transpired was for my betterment -- meant to serve me not hurt me. I walked away from that life and will never go back; I learned it's never too late for a new start.

    Anwen O'Driscoll and June Laporte's performances were captivatingly vulnerable and authentic; I was completely bewitched and felt like a butterfly on the wall. From the breathtaking film score by CFCF; cake and basement scenes with Hasani Freeman; to the card, car, and bedroom scenes, I was transfixed -- spellbound.

    I remember when my writing teacher advised me to write for me and not the reader; she wanted me to disarm -- to take off my mask -- to let go and tell my truth unfiltered -- unveiled. This unveiling was most evident in June Laporte's extra-ordinary performance; it is clear, especially for us sensitive folks, that they surrendered and delivered all of themselves to this role and it was mesmerizing and at times profoundly heart-wrenching. In my opinion, June Laporte is not only a co-lead but the driving force propelling this understated, beautiful, and unforgettable film to iconic LGBTQ+ film status. June Laporte reminds me of Julie Christie in Dr. Zhivago and Jane Seymour in Somewhere in Time. So well done YCLF! Thank you for telling this too often untold story. You are deserving of every praise and accolade. PS: I bought the film.
    9dayaljags

    Engaging and emotional

    This movie is the saddest one I have seen in a while.

    The actors have played their roles perfectly.

    The emotional tension between the main actors is intense.

    The way the girls develop feelings for each other over time is just fabulous.

    The movie is 1 hour 36 minutes duration.

    In my opinion, it is worth watching.
    7gk303007

    Above okayish

    The movie started and took top gear within matter of minutes. I felt few scenes were just for the sake, but that's okay. Eventually, all that hurry was to get straight to one point: the chemistry between the two leads.

    Frankly, there was nothing new in this movie - be it storyline or the social boundaries against a critical subject - we have all seen tons of such stuff before and maybe watch more in coming time.

    However that's what worked: the girls were sweet, they acted well, i felt that the evolving chemistry between them was realistic, and at last, an obvious emotional detour was bound to happen which held weight. I rate this movie 7/10.

    One time watchable.
    9Red-125

    A Jehovah's Witness community is not a good place for a lesbian relationship

    The Canadian film You Can Live Forever was co-written and co-directed directed by Sarah Watts and Mark Slutsky.

    Anwen O'Driscoll portrays Jaime, a teenager who is sent to live with her aunt after her father's death. Her aunt and uncle are Jehovah's Witnesses.

    Jaime develops a romantic relationship with Marike (June Laporte). Marike is also part of the Jehovah's Witness community. It's not a community that accepts lesbian love, and the path forward isn't easy.

    This is an extraordinary film. The acting is excellent and the plot is believable. The movie has a very strong IMDb rating of 7.5. I thought that it was even better than that, and rated it 9.

    We saw this movie as part of Rochester's outstanding ImageOut LGBTQ film festival.
    8natashabryan

    Decent

    So clichéd but still really good.

    Hurts my heartstrings a little bit. Hate the way it ended, leaves it wide open for a part two.

    Which I kinda hope there is, its not over for Jamie and Marike. There's mote stories to tell.

    Hiding in a shell of a false person, I couldn't begin to imagine how many people live a life that isn't the real truth. Their, real truth.

    It's sad, yet true, harsh and unfair... The writers did an amazing job, showing the brutality of loving another woman, all the while pretending you don't.

    Grateful to not have to experience a shunning in real life for leaping out of my closet.

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      Jaime: Not gonna let me go?

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      References Transformers (1984)
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      Searching for Miles
      Written by Owen Gurry

      Performed by Owen Gurry

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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2023 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Canada
    • Languages
      • English
      • French
    • Also known as
      • 유 캔 라이브 포에버
    • Production company
      • Prospector Films
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