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Midwinter Break: Irish Couple Faces Struggles in Amsterdam

2/20/2026

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Midwinter Break, directed by Polly Findlay, follows Irish couple Stella and Gerry as they confront emotional distance during a trip to Amsterdam.
The pair, played by Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds, navigate a stagnant life in Glasgow that frames their journey.
Stella seeks deeper purpose as a devout Catholic while Gerry struggles with drinking.
The 90-minute, PG-13 film Midwinter Break is in theaters now.

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Story summary

Midwinter Break, directed by Polly Findlay, follows Irish couple Stella and Gerry as they confront emotional distance during a trip to Amsterdam.
The pair, played by Lesley Manville and Ciarán Hinds, navigate a stagnant life in Glasgow that frames their journey.
Stella seeks deeper purpose as a devout Catholic while Gerry struggles with drinking.
The 90-minute, PG-13 film Midwinter Break is in theaters now.