Brief Encounter (1945) follows Laura Jesson, a suburban housewife who finds her life lacking excitement and fulfillment despite the comfort of her husband and children. Her weekly trips to town for shopping and a movie provide a brief escape from her routine. During one such outing, she crosses paths with Dr. Alec Harvey in the railway station's waiting room. Both are in their early middle age, married, and parents to two children each. They begin to meet regularly for coffee at the station, looking forward to their weekly encounters. However, their seemingly innocent and casual friendship soon blossoms into a deep and unexpected romantic connection.
Brief Encounter (1945)
1945 · Movie · 85 min. · United Kingdom
Credits
Direction David Lean
Cast Celia Johnson · Trevor Howard · Stanley Holloway · Joyce Carey · Cyril Raymond · Everley Gregg · Valentine Dyall
Soundtrack Sergei Rachmaninoff
Screenplay David Lean · Anthony Havelock-Allan · Ronald Neame · Noël Coward
Cinematography Robert Krasker
Technical sheet
Title Brief Encounter
Original title Brief Encounter
Year 1945
Type Movie
Length 85 min.
Country United Kingdom
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