Blume in Love

Blume in Love

Year: 1973

Runtime: 115 mins

Language: English

DramaRomanceComedy

A romantic comedy that follows divorce attorney Stephen Blume, who spends his days drafting settlements for unfaithful spouses while his own marriage crumbles. Despite the split, he remains emotionally attached to his ex‑wife, creating a paradoxical blend of professional irony and personal longing.

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1

Stephen's stroll through St. Mark's Square sparks reflection

Stephen Blume wanders alone through St. Mark's Square in Venice, wondering why he was unfaithful to Nina. The walk triggers extended flashbacks that reveal the couple's breakup and the emotional cost of divorce. The scene sets the mood for Blume's attempts to understand his own heart.

present St. Mark's Square, Venice
2

Nina discovers Blume and leaves him

Nina comes home to find Blume in his bathrobe with his secretary hidden behind the bedroom door. The confrontation crystallizes the end of their marriage as Nina decides to walk away. The moment marks a decisive break and the beginning of Nina's new path.

evening Nina's home
3

Blume begins dating but remains unfulfilled

After the divorce, Blume starts dating again, trying to fill the void left by Nina. Yet he remains wistful for the married life they shared and can't shake his lingering love for Nina. His restlessness exposes the hollowness of new relationships without Nina.

post-divorce Los Angeles area
4

Nina's journey of self-discovery

Nina, a social worker, embarks on a personal journey to explore herself and her needs. She tries new experiences like yoga and begins a relationship with Elmo, a younger, free-spirited musician. This new phase contrasts with Blume's attempts to recapture the past.

post-divorce
5

Blume's efforts to win Nina back

Blume, newly divorced, makes persistent efforts to win Nina back, often to his own humiliation and in some cases futile gestures. He grapples with his growing feelings toward Elmo while trying to reinsert himself into Nina's life. The pursuit complicates their fragile dynamic.

post-divorce Los Angeles area
6

Nina and Elmo form a precarious trio

Nina's new relationship with Elmo is sheltered by the evolving friendship she shares with Blume. The three of them become an unlikely, precarious circle as Blume navigates love, jealousy, and loyalty. Their dynamic is tense but undeniably bonded by shared history.

ongoing
7

Night of confrontation and accusation

One night Blume visits Nina's house under the pretense of seeing Elmo, who is absent. He declares his continued love for Nina, but she tells him to leave. Blume forces himself on her; Nina accuses him of rape, and Elmo arrives and hits him, ending their friendship.

one night Nina's house
8

Elmo informs Blume of Nina's pregnancy and departure

Elmo visits Blume's office to tell him that Nina is pregnant with his baby and that he plans to leave town. The revelation heightens the stakes as Blume faces the consequences of his past actions. He contemplates his responsibility while Elmo makes a decisive exit.

shortly after Blume's office
9

Nina's hesitation about support

Blume offers to help support the child, but Nina remains hesitant about his role in the baby's life. She weighs whether reconciliation is possible against the risk of more hurt. The pregnancy becomes a focal point for their precarious future.

after pregnancy news
10

Two-week separation to decide

Nina asks Blume to leave town for two weeks so she may decide what she truly wants. Blume agrees to the pause, hoping distance will allow clarity. The time apart heightens the emotional stakes for both.

two weeks
11

Two weeks in Venice end with a reunion

Blume spends the two weeks away, and in Venice he sees Nina across the square and they embrace. The moment reframes their journey as a possibility for reconciliation amid complicated history. The film closes on a note of renewed connection rather than simple resolution.

end of two weeks Venice, St. Mark's Square

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