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  • 2023
  • 13+
  • Good Deed Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2023
  • 13+
  • Good Deed Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m
You Can Live Forever

Summary In the early ‘90s, gay teen Jaime is sent to live with her devout Jehovah’s Witness relatives after the death of her father. Jaime makes an unexpected connection with Marike, daughter of a prominent Witness Elder. The two are instantly drawn to each other, and begin a secret, unspoken romance. But when their attraction becomes too obviou...

Written By: Mark Slutsky, Sarah Watts

  • 2023
  • 13+
  • Good Deed Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m
  • 2023
  • 13+
  • Good Deed Entertainment
  • 1 h 36 m

You Can Live Forever

Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 7 Critic Reviews
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User Score Mixed or Average Based on 8 User Ratings
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Summary In the early ‘90s, gay teen Jaime is sent to live with her devout Jehovah’s Witness relatives after the death of her father. Jaime makes an unexpected connection with Marike, daughter of a prominent Witness Elder. The two are instantly drawn to each other, and begin a secret, unspoken romance. But when their attraction becomes too obviou...

Written By: Mark Slutsky, Sarah Watts

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Apr 14, 2023
One can forgive the occasional stumble in such a powerful debut feature.
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May 5, 2023
A tender and compassionate debut feature by writer/directors Mark Slutsky and Sarah Watts, the latter of whom grew up gay in a Jehovah’s Witness community, You Can Live Forever lets the romantic tension between its protagonists build slowly and naturally, in stolen glances and small touches.
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For all its aches and pains, the heart of You Can Live Forever doesn’t so much beat as skip, haltingly and disconcertingly, as it tries to keep its own lifeblood pumping.
By Barry Hertz FULL REVIEW
70
Jun 16, 2023
Recent cinematic representations of Jehovah’s Witnesses, notably in Dea Kulumbegashvili’s Beginning, Richard Eyre’s The Children Act and Daniel Kokotajlo’s Apostasy, have not been kind to the Christian denomination. This compassionate story of puppy love – co-written and codirected by the former Witness Sarah Watts – shows more understanding towards the community, through conversations.
By Tara Brady FULL REVIEW
70
Apr 13, 2023
It’s a promising feature with an original focus, handled with romantic dexterity and thoughtful wisdom.
By Fran Hoepfner FULL REVIEW
58
May 4, 2023
Though the well-crafted film makes use of a unique regional setting for some moving moments, its straightforward approach to well-worn territory offers few surprises
By Jude Dry FULL REVIEW
50
May 4, 2023
You Can Live Forever sticks to a fairly common coming-of-age trajectory.
By Elisabeth Vincentelli FULL REVIEW
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Production Company Prospector Films
Release Date May 5, 2023
Duration 1 h 36 m
Rating 13+
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Awards

Vues d'en face - Festival International du Film LGBT+ de Grenoble
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Calgary International Film Festival
• 1 Nomination
Directors Guild of Canada
• 1 Nomination

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