Hungry Hearts

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  • NR
  • 2015
  • 1 hr 49 min
  • 6.4  (5,892)
  • 48

Hungry Hearts is a thrilling and deeply emotional drama film from 2014 that follows the turbulent relationship of two young parents who struggle to cope with the challenges of parenthood and their differing approaches to raising a child. Set mostly in modern-day New York, this film deals with heavy themes such as mental illness, isolation, grief, and the limits of love.

The film revolves around the story of Jude (Adam Driver), an engineer, and Mina (Alba Rohrwacher), a young Jewish woman from Italy. The couple meet in Manhattan by chance and fall in love almost instantly. Despite their cultural differences and the initial disapproval of Mina's mother (Roberta Maxwell), they move in together and start a life as a family. However, their happiness is short-lived as Mina becomes increasingly paranoid about their son, Adam's (Jake Weber), health, and safety. Mina becomes convinced that people are trying to harm him and that he must follow a strict, restrictive diet that she has devised. When Jude questions the logic of her claims, Mina becomes more and more secretive and controlling, causing a deep rift between the couple.

As Mina's behavior becomes more erratic, fueled by an obsession with their son's health, Jude becomes increasingly concerned about her mental state. His attempts to intervene are met with hostility, as Mina begins to spiral into a dangerous state of paranoia.

The film is tense and gripping, with outstanding performances from the three leads. Adam Driver brings a vulnerability to his portrayal of Jude, a man torn between his love for his partner and the safety of his son. Alba Rohrwacher's portrayal of Mina is unsettling and haunting, capturing the fear and desperation of a young mother struggling with her sanity.

The filmmakers manage to create a claustrophobic and unnerving atmosphere, setting much of the action in the confined spaces of the couple's apartment. The camera work is intimate and unsettling, capturing the growing tension between the couple with a gut-wrenching realism.

Despite the heavy themes, the film is not without moments of levity and warmth. The early scenes of Jude and Mina's courtship are filled with a lighthearted playfulness, and there are moments of genuine tenderness between the couple despite their struggles.

Ultimately, Hungry Hearts is a film that stays with you long after the credits roll. It is a haunting examination of mental illness and the limits of love, portrayed with raw honesty by a talented cast and crew. A must-watch for fans of powerful, emotional storytelling.

Hungry Hearts is a 2015 drama with a runtime of 1 hour and 49 minutes. It has received mostly poor reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.4 and a MetaScore of 48.

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  • Release Date
    2015
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 49 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.4  (5,892)
  • Metascore
    48