A Very Long Engagement

2004 | 133 minutes | 7.3 ★ (1189)

A Very Long Engagement
  • Overview

    Young Frenchwoman Mathilde searches for the truth about her missing fiancé, lost during World War I, and learns many unexpected things along the way. The love of her life is gone. But she refuses to believe he's gone forever — and she needs to know for sure.

  • Release Date

    27 October 2004

  • DirectingJean-Pierre Jeunet
  • Budget

    $47,000,000.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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