AS LONG AS WE BOTH SHALL LIVE

Cinemavixion Review

Ali Askari's "As Long As We Both Shall Live" delves into the profound grief and psychological turmoil that follows sudden loss. The film masterfully charts Malcolm's descent into despair after the tragic death of his wife, Sarah. The narrative takes a chilling turn when, a year later, a new love interest, Nya, enters his life, only to be overshadowed by the spectral reappearance of his deceased wife. This spectral presence is not merely a haunting but a visceral manifestation of his unresolved grief, manifesting as debilitating headaches and profound doubt. Josh Helman delivers a compelling performance as Malcolm, grappling with his sanity and the weight of his past. Yael Stone is haunting as the deceased Sarah, embodying the pain of abandonment. The film's exploration of themes like forgiveness, mourning, and the struggle to embrace new happiness while haunted by the past is both poignant and unsettling. Supported by strong performances from Jennifer Allcott as Nya and Yvonne Cone as Dee, the film is a thoughtful, albeit dark, examination of the human psyche under duress.