Unrelated

Unrelated

Year: 2014

Runtime: 100 min

Language: English

Director: Joanna Hogg

Drama

Seeking a change, Anna travels to Tuscany for a summer with friends. Surrounded by the beauty of the Italian countryside and the vibrancy of local youth, she finds herself drawn to the charming Oakley. As she embraces a more relaxed lifestyle, Anna begins a journey of self-discovery, blurring the lines between generations and facing the possibility of a second chance at love and a renewed sense of freedom.

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1

Anna Arrives in Tuscany

Anna travels to the scenic region of Tuscany to visit her longtime friend Verena, who lives with her family in a charming rented villa. Although Anna was initially supposed to be accompanied by her boyfriend Alex, he cancels at the last moment due to work commitments, which immediately sets a different tone for her visit.

Tuscany, Italy
2

Conflict with Alex

Upon her arrival, Anna reveals to Verena that Alex's refusal to join her was due to an argument, indicating underlying issues in their relationship. This revelation plants the seed of tension as Anna seeks to escape her troubles.

3

Introduction to Verena's Family

The dynamics of the group are established as Anna meets Verena's family, including her new husband Charlie and Verena's cousin George. The children, Jack, Badge, Archie, and Oakley, represent the youthful, carefree energy that soon draws Anna in.

San Fabiano
4

Anna Bonds with the Teenagers

In an attempt to distract herself from her relationship struggles, Anna becomes close to Verena's children and their friends. She embraces their carefree lifestyle, which leads to an adventurous but risky pact to keep their secrets.

5

Reckless Joyride

The teenagers, under Anna's influence, embark on a reckless joyride in a borrowed car. This adventure concludes chaotically, revealing the consequences of their carefree attitude and deepening the relationship strain with the adults.

6

Awkward Romantic Tension

Anna begins to experience awkward romantic tension with Oakley, the most confident teenager in the group. This culminates in a moment where Anna invites him to spend the night together, only for him to reject her, adding to her feelings of isolation.

7

Anna's Confession

After reflecting on the chaotic events, Anna eventually confesses the truth about the joyride to Verena. This revelation stirs up trouble among the teenagers, leading to increased conflicts within the group.

8

Confrontation Between Oakley and His Father

Tensions culminate in a physical confrontation between Oakley and his father, highlighting the discord among the youth as they deal with the consequences of their actions. This moment illustrates the peak of the emotional turmoil within the group.

9

Anna's Alienation

Feeling caught between the adults and the teenagers, Anna experiences a deep sense of alienation. Her relationships with both groups become strained, prompting her to seek solace away from the villa in a nearby hotel.

Nearby hotel
10

Reconciliation with Verena

Verena, sensing Anna's distress, goes looking for her and the two have a heartfelt reconciliation. During this intimate conversation, Anna shares her painful struggle with infertility, deepening their bond.

11

Mending Relationships with the Teenagers

After her emotional exchange with Verena, Anna decides to return to the villa and mend her relationships with the teenagers. She chooses to stay a bit longer despite the departure of the adults, recognizing her connection to them.

Villa in San Fabiano
12

Departure from Tuscany

The story concludes with Anna seen getting into a taxi to the airport, symbolizing her return to reality. During the ride, she engages in a phone conversation with Alex, expressing optimism about their reunion.

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