Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts

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Ben and Suzanne, A Reunion in 4 Parts

2024

1h 49m

Romance

Comedy

Drama

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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.

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Benjamin Franz

Film Threat

This loopy little romantic comedy/drama is an off-kilter romance for the 21st century. I sense this creative, dramatic, and sometimes humorous look at modern love will lead to great things for all involved. Go check it out.

Rated: 8/10

Mar 15, 2024

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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.

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