Love Without Walls

2023

1h 52m

Drama

Romance

Music

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Sophie and Paul (an aspiring musician) can't pay their London rent and turn to friends and family for support. Over the course of a summer, things go from bad to worse: The couple lose everything and find themselves lost in the underbelly of life on the streets. Though frustrated, their good humor and positivity land them odd jobs and a temporary shelter. A story of love, hope, and survival in the darkest of times.

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Wendy Ide

Observer (UK)

The combination of an overstretched running time, excessive use of querulous folk noodling on the soundtrack and uneven performances undermines its potency.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 11, 2023

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Kevin Maher

Times (UK)

Verging on Naked Gun territory.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 9, 2023

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

This is a well-intentioned, earnestly acted film, but the tonal shifts are frankly uncomfortable.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 6, 2023

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Kat Halstead

Common Sense Media

The film moves into almost thriller territory late in the day and struggles to reconcile its plot contrivances and dramatic shifts. Managing to highlight an enormously relevant issue but not quite hitting the mark on the way the story is told.

Jul 22, 2024

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Kevin Harley

Radio Times

When third-act twists steer the film into near-horror movie territory, Gull's good intentions are swept aside, compromised by a deluge of dramatic contrivances.

Rated: 2/5

Jul 6, 2023

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Dulcie Pearce

The Sun (UK)

... A well-intentioned melodrama that lacks concrete foundations.

Rated: 2/5

Jun 9, 2023

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Mark B

A well executed film which draws you straight into the characters of Sophie and Paul from the start without any side show nonsense or silly sub plots. The simplistic story telling is it's refreshing strength in an age where far too many films try being too clever, or rely on CGI instead of raw talented writing and directing. The film has a proper beginning, middle and an end in the old fashioned sense of good British movies from the late 1950's and early 60s. Shana Swash carries the film with an excellent performance as the lead Sophie as does Niall McNamee as Paul.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

09/11/23

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Daniya S

A very powerful movie with a great cast and fantastic music. Very hard to watch but definitely worth it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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Jess C

This is such an important film given the times we are living in. I felt utterly taken in by these characters and journeyed along with them as they spiraled into despair. Despite their circumstances, they're good humour and love shines through. The pair are so very unlucky but I imagine so are very many others who find themselves at the sharp end of bad luck and mistakes made. An excellent film - well worth a watch.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

07/07/23

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Katie D

Two lovely performances from the main cast. A story of love prevailing when times are tough. A lovely independent gem. Go see it.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

07/06/23

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Jane Gull

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Niall McNamee

Paul

Shana Swash

Sophie

Paul Barber

Spiceman

Sheila Reid

Jeanie Binks

Adam Deacon

Daniel

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Synopsis

Sophie and Paul (an aspiring musician) can't pay their London rent and turn to friends and family for support. Over the course of a summer, things go from bad to worse: The couple lose everything and find themselves lost in the underbelly of life on the streets. Though frustrated, their good humor and positivity land them odd jobs and a temporary shelter. A story of love, hope, and survival in the darkest of times.

Director: Jane Gull
Producer: Karen Newman
Screenwriter: Jane Gull
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language: British English
Runtime: 1h 52m

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