Youth
6.9/10
Rating
125 min
Runtime
2015
Release Year
Paolo Sorrentino
Director
Cast
Michael Caine, Harvey Keitel, Rachel Weisz, Paul Dano, Jane Fonda
Quick Synopsis
In a luxury lodge in the Swiss Alps, two lifelong friends, Fred and Mick, spend a vacation together reflecting on their approaching retirements. Fred, a musician, has decided not to return to his career despite encouragement from his daughter Lena. Meanwhile, Mick is focused on completing the screenplay for what could be his final significant film, inspired by his muse Brenda. Alongside them is their younger friend Jimmy, an actor who is struggling to understand and prepare for his upcoming role, seeking inspiration during their time together.
Detailed Synopsis of Youth
Two lifelong friends bond whilst vacationing in a luxury Swiss Alps lodge as they ponder retirement. While Fred has no plans to resume his musical career despite the urging of his loving daughter Lena, Mick is intent on finishing the screenplay for what may be his last important film for his muse Brenda. And where will inspiration lead their younger friend Jimmy, an actor grasping to make sense of his next performance?
