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Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts

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In Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts, Ben Santhanaraj journeys to Sri Lanka to rekindle his relationship with Suzanne Hopper, an American NGO worker, after a long separation. But when Suzanne's boss demands she work during their vacation, their love is tested by a dilemma: desire versus duty. As Suzanne struggles with the responsibilities of her job, Ben tries everything to revive their intimacy, leading to candid conversations and chaotic twists as New Year's Eve -- and Ben's departure -- looms ahead.

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Namrata Joshi The New Indian Express For a film pivoted on dialogue, my takeaway has been a phrase. Pent-up anger we all know. I am going to use an expression whose copyright rests in the film with Ben and Ben alone: pent-up tenderness. Apr 2, 2024 Full Review Naina Srivastava Austin Chronicle Seneviratne’s rom-com is a funny yet heartfelt look into a complicated relationship, in all its ups and downs, from heated disagreements to playful moments exploring scenic Sri Lanka. Mar 13, 2024 Full Review Rajiv Prajapati The Asian Cut Aspects of relationship dynamics that are often left unseen in movies, in favour of more dramatic arguments, are explored with wit in this film. Rated: 3/5 Jul 23, 2025 Full Review Walter Chaw Film Freak Central Although the references to an empire gone mad are not subtle, the thrust of Ben and Suzanne is how an interracial relationship can serve as a metaphor for that which is reconcilable between alien cultures and that which never will be. Rated: 3/4 Dec 4, 2024 Full Review Panos Kotzathanasis Asian Movie Pulse Has its merits, and the relationship in its center is appealing. However, it frequently feels as a film that was supposed to be shot in the US, just found itself in Sri Lanka without being able to realize the difference or what to do with the fact. Rated: 5 Jun 30, 2024 Full Review Jennie Kermode Eye for Film Awkwardness is the order of the day, but it’s addressed in a graceful, fluid style that lifts this above the usual run of indie romances. Rated: 4/5 Mar 19, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Shaun Seneviratne

Director

Sathya Sridharan

Ben Santhanaraj

Anastasia Olowin

Suzanne Hopper

Shaun Seneviratne

Screenwriter

Shaun Seneviratne

Producer

Doron JePaul Mitchell

Producer

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Synopsis In Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts, Ben Santhanaraj journeys to Sri Lanka to rekindle his relationship with Suzanne Hopper, an American NGO worker, after a long separation. But when Suzanne's boss demands she work during their vacation, their love is tested by a dilemma: desire versus duty. As Suzanne struggles with the responsibilities of her job, Ben tries everything to revive their intimacy, leading to candid conversations and chaotic twists as New Year's Eve -- and Ben's departure -- looms ahead.
Director
Shaun Seneviratne
Producer
Shaun Seneviratne, Doron JePaul Mitchell, Doron JéPaul Mitchell
Screenwriter
Shaun Seneviratne
Production Co
Something Arbitrary, Thermostat Media, Vision Works LK
Genre
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 49m