The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them (2014)

Film Synopsis
"The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them" is a dramatic love film composed and directed by Ned Benson, released in 2014. The film stars Jessica Chastain as Eleanor Rigby and James McAvoy as Conor Ludlow, a married couple facing the pain of tragedy while rediscovering themselves separately. Especially, the film becomes part of a larger project, the other 2 parts being "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Him" and "The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Her", both of which present the couple's story but from each partner's perspective.

Plot Summary
Set in New York City, the movie presents young couple Eleanor and Conor who are incredibly in love and share a robust romantic relationship. Nevertheless, their blissful marriage turns awful when their infant dies. The loss psychologically shatters Eleanor, triggering her to try suicide, much to the discouragement of Conor.

Eleanor decides to go away to rebuild her psychological health, leaving Conor agonizingly clueless about her location, thus the movie's title. Eleanor takes haven with her separated moms and dads Julian Rigby (William Hurt) and Mary Rigby (Isabelle Huppert) in rural Connecticut, and she lastly reconnects with her sis, Katy (Jess Weixler).

Conor, on the other hand, suffers both emotionally and economically as he has a hard time to run his not successful restaurant in New York City. He looks for solace in his buddy Stuart (Bill Hader) and dad Spencer Ludlow (Ciarán Hinds), but the loss of Eleanor's love renders him uneasy and pitiable.

Specific Discoveries
Attempting to recover from her loss, Eleanor registers in an approach course taught by Professor Friedman (Viola Davis), who becomes a source of motivation and strength for her. Eleanor gradually uncovers her identity, exploring her emotions, and pondering her presence.

Parallelly, Conor starts his journey of psychological recovery, trying to find solace in his everyday tasks and unsuccessful attempts to lag the restaurant. Ultimately, he chooses to sell his dining establishment and proceed, revealing signs that he is trying to rebuild his life, albeit without Eleanor.

Reunion and Finale
Upon finding Eleanor's location, Conor tries to encourage her to revive their relationship which leads to them going on a date, but their reunion holds bittersweet moments instead of the previous delight they used to share. Despite their earnest efforts, Eleanor decides that she can not return to the relationship. The loss and the discomfort have actually substantially changed both of them, making their old life together unattainable.

Bringing the narrative to a close, Eleanor leaves New York permanently to complete her education, marking her development and advancement as an individual. Concurrently, Conor takes a trip with Stuart, marking his own journey of self-healing and discovery.

Conclusion
"The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them" is a poignant exploration of love, loss, and individualism. It showcases the fragility of relationships and human beings' durability in the face of personal disaster. Through Eleanor and Conor's story, the movie sheds light on the intricacy of emotions that accompany the procedure of healing and re-finding oneself in the after-effects of a terrible loss. It is a perfectly crafted story that thoughtfully research studies human relationships and the personal pursuit of joy.

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