A Thousand Kisses Deep (2012)

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After witnessing an older version of herself committing suicide, Mia (Jodie Whittaker) attempts to rewrite history and thereby avert this tragic fate. She travels back in time, exploring dark secrets and lashing out against handsome Ludwig (Dougray Scott), the root of her problems. Directed by Dana Lustig, this Kafkaesque romantic thriller also stars David Warner, Emilia Fox, Chris Wilson and Allan Corduner.

Introduction
"A Thousand Kisses Deep" is a drama film launched in 2012, directed by prominent filmmaker Dana Lustig. The film is a haunting narrative that explores styles of time, love, repercussions of previous choices, and the centrifugal aspect of memory. It stars acclaimed actors such as Jodie Whittaker, David Warner, and Dougray Scott.

Plot Overview
The movie follows the life of Mia Selva (played by Jodie Whittaker), a young woman who, in the consequences of seeing an elderly woman's suicide, starts an odd journey into her past. The deceased woman, named Leonor, was her former neighbor and much older lover named Ludwig's ex-girlfriend. Mia acquires Leonor's old photos from the scary and enigmatic caretaker, Max (David Warner) and embarks on a journey of time travel, changing in between various durations of her life.

Exploration of Love and Relationships
A significant element of the movie examines Mia's tormented and complicated relationship with Ludwig. Ludwig, a trumpet player (Dougray Scott), is charming yet egotistical. His overbearing influence goes through Mia's love life and deeply affects her choices. The audience observes their romance through Mia's flashbacks and her efforts to caution her previous selves about the approaching damage triggered by Ludwig.

Fantasy Elements: Time Travel
Including an aspect of magic realism to the narrative, "A Thousand Kisses Deep" offers an appealing plot gadget - time travel assisted in by the building's common lift. This fantastical trip to the past, explored in a rather heart-wrenching term, generates the overarching styles of regret, regret, and the yearning to alter one's previous mistakes. Mia wishes to redeem herself and correct the turbulent course her life has taken due to her poisonous relationship with Ludwig.

Key Themes and Narrative Style
The film stays into numerous symbolic and metaphoric reasonings, possibly drawing inspiration from the melancholic Leonard Cohen song that the movie obtains its title from. "A Thousand Kisses Deep" is filled with versions of mental twists that eventually mold itself into an enigma that Mia is trying to unwind. The narrative style is non-linear, provocative, and deeply visceral that forces contemplation on love, memory, time, and self-sacrifice.

End Conclusion
Towards the conclusion, Mia discovers the hard reality that she can't change her past, despite numerous attempts. The film ends by echoing the double message of acceptance of one's choices and the vital lessons borne out of personal experiences. "A Thousand Kisses Deep" ends on an extensive note, emphasizing the inevitability of life's journey filled with lessons of love, loss, and acceptance.

Summary
"A Thousand Kisses Deep" is an emotional thriller that blends dream, drama, and love genres together into a multi-layered story. The movie utilizes the non-traditional gadget of time travel and non-linear storytelling, delving deep into the styles of love, memory, and regret. It is an introspective look into previous choices and their implications in shaping a person's life while highlighting the value of approval and development. It portrays a developing tale of numeration and redemption, as Mia takes viewers on her intriguing journey of self-discovery.

Top Cast

  • Jodie Whittaker (small)
    Jodie Whittaker
    Mia Selva
  • Dougray Scott (small)
    Dougray Scott
    Ludwig Giroux
  • Emilia Fox (small)
    Emilia Fox
    Doris
  • David Warner (small)
    David Warner
    Max
  • Allan Corduner (small)
    Allan Corduner
    Buddy
  • Julian Rivett (small)
    Julian Rivett
    Ganster 1
  • Stuart Martin (small)
    Stuart Martin
    Gangster 2
  • Chris Wilson (small)
    Chris Wilson
    Police Officer
  • Jonathan Slinger (small)
    Jonathan Slinger
    Doug
  • Charlotte Randle
    Female Renter
  • Charlotte Lucas (small)
    Charlotte Lucas
    Stella