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Midwinter Break: Love, Alcoholism, and Hidden Tensions

2/25/2026

Summary

Story summary

Midwinter Break, adapted from Bernard MacLaverty's novel, follows Stella and Gerry, a Glasgow couple, during a vacation in Amsterdam.
Stella seeks to reignite their connection and find spiritual fulfillment.
Gerry's alcoholism and Stella's search for meaning expose underlying tensions.
The film juxtaposes their seemingly perfect life with deeper emotional voids, suggesting intimacy cannot erase deep differences.
Polly Findlay directs the film, delivering a meticulous and engaging narrative style.

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Story summary

Midwinter Break, adapted from Bernard MacLaverty's novel, follows Stella and Gerry, a Glasgow couple, during a vacation in Amsterdam.
Stella seeks to reignite their connection and find spiritual fulfillment.
Gerry's alcoholism and Stella's search for meaning expose underlying tensions.
The film juxtaposes their seemingly perfect life with deeper emotional voids, suggesting intimacy cannot erase deep differences.
Polly Findlay directs the film, delivering a meticulous and engaging narrative style.