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Breaking Upwards

2009, English. Directed by Daryl Wein.

'Breaking Upwards' explores a young, real-life New York couple who, four years in and battling codependency, decide to intricately strategize their own break up. Based on an actual experiment devised by director/actor Daryl Wein and actress Zoe Lister-Jones, the film loosely interprets a year in their lives exploring alternatives to monogamy, and the madness that ensues. An uncensored look at young love, lust, and the pangs of codependency, 'Breaking Upwards' follows its characters as they navigate each others' emotions across the city they love. It begs the question: is it ever possible to grow apart together?

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Breaking Upwards is streaming on Philo in India.

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Released
14 March 2009
Country
United States of America
Written by
Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Peter Duchan

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Breaking Upwards (2009) was directed by Daryl Wein and stars Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Julie White.

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