Metroland(1997)
It's not a place, it's a state of mind.
In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.
Movie: Metroland
Top 10 Billed Cast
Chris
Marion
Toni
Annick
The Retired Commuter
Middle-Aged Commuter
Punk Girl
Jacques
Dave
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Overview
In late-1970s suburban London, Chris and Marion have settled into a comfortable yet all-too-predictable middle-class existence. Chris receives an unexpected visit from his free-spirited friend Toni, a reunion that reminds him of a more carefree time in 1960s Paris. Now, with lingering doubts about his marriage bubbling up, Chris must make the choice between revisiting his youthful abandon with Toni or facing the here and now with Marion.
Release Date
1997-08-30
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2.9 startsTagline
It's not a place, it's a state of mind.
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