Matt’s pick is 45 Years—a 2015 British drama film that tells the story of a retired couple, Kate and Geoff Mercer (Charlotte Rampling and Tom Courtenay), who are preparing to celebrate their 45th wedding anniversary. The celebration takes a sudden turn when Geoff receives news that the body of his former lover, who died in a hiking accident fifty years ago, has been found in Switzerland. This revelation throws their relationship into turmoil and causes Kate to question the foundation of their marriage. The movie explores themes of love, loss, and the fragility of relationships.
