Eternity and a Day

Eternity and a Day

How long will tomorrow last?

1998 · 133 min · ★ 7.8 · Drama

Famous writer Alexander contracts a terminal illness. He receives a letter from his wife describing a summer day 30 years ago, and leaves his seaside home to remember his past. This journey will allow him to wander between the past and the present, and encounter unexpected people, allowing him to collect unforgettable memories in the final moments of his life.

Directed by Theo Angelopoulos · Written by Tonino Guerra

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