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Merry Christmas... Happy New Year

1989 · 100 min Comedy Drama
6.6 / 10 · TMDB

In this romantic story, a couple (Michel Serrault and Virna Lisi) who have been married for over forty years are forced to separate, one to each of their two children's families, when they can no longer pay the rent on their longtime apartment. Absence, in this case, refreshes their memory of the love they have shared, and they take to meeting one another furtively in hotel rooms for sex and affection. One summer, as each of their daughters families takes them on separate vacations, they have had enough, and elope, finding contentment as lighthouse keepers off the coast of Sicily.

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Original Title Buon Natale, buon anno
Year 1989
Country France, Italy
Genre Comedy, Drama
Director Luigi Comencini
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.6/10 (7 votes)

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Merry Christmas... Happy New Year has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.6/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.

Not every film is made for everyone. Read the synopsis, watch the trailer — you'll know right away if it's for you.

A classic from 1989. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.

— MovieFinder Editorial

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