The Night Watch
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The Night Watch
(2011)

Director:

Richard Laxton

Stars:

Jenna Augen, Neal Barry, Claudie Blakley
In post-war London, Viv Pearce is dating Reggie and runs a dating bureau with Helen Giniver, who lives with her older lover, authoress Julia Standing. Viv's younger brother Duncan, a gay man made to feel ashamed of his orientation, has been in prison and is sought out by his ex-cell-mate, Robert Fraser, who served time as a conscientious objector and is now concerned for the young man's welfare. V...iv encounters Kay Langrish, a wealthy, reclusive, butch lesbian and for both women this evokes memories of the period three years earlier (1944) when Kay was an heroic ambulance driver in a happy, loving relationship with Helen -- before Kay introduced her to her ex-lover Julia. At that time, Viv and Reggie are forced to procure the services of a dentist moonlighting as an abortionist. About to die from blood loss, and having been abandoned by Reggie, Kay saves her from prosecution by claiming she was a married woman who had miscarried. Three years before that (1941) Kay and Julia are still an item and Viv meets unhappily married soldier Reggie on a train. Kay pulls Helen from the wreckage of a bombed house, finding the innocent young woman she has always wanted to love and care for. We also learn the gruesome details of why Duncan was in prison, which follows a suicide pact with the boy he loved, in response to the war and the draft. As the scene returns to 1947 there are happier endings for some and optimist outlooks for others as they move forward.
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The Night Watch (2011) takes viewers on a journey through post-war London, following the intertwined lives of several individuals during various time periods, from 1941 to 1947. Viv Pearce, along with her friend Helen Giniver, runs a dating bureau in the city. Viv's younger brother Duncan, a gay man struggling with shame, is released from prison and reconnects with his former cellmate, Robert Fraser. As the characters navigate their relationships and past traumas, secrets from the past are brought to light.

The film explores themes of love, loss, and identity, with a focus on LGBTQ+ relationships and the impact of war on personal lives. Through flashbacks, viewers witness the deep connections between characters and the challenges they face in finding happiness and acceptance in a society still recovering from the war.

As the story unfolds, viewers are taken on an emotional journey, filled with twists and turns that ultimately lead to revelations and resolutions for the characters. The Night Watch offers a poignant and thought-provoking exploration of love and resilience in the aftermath of conflict.

Also Known As:

The Night Watch

Release Date:

12 Jul 2011

Writers:

Sarah Waters, Paula Milne

Awards:

1 win & 1 nomination total

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