8 Anti-Valentines Day Films That Will Make You Happy to Be Single – Vogue.com

After a decade of codependency, flatmates Laura (Holliday Grainger) and Tyler (Alia Shawkat) grow apart when the former starts dating a pianist (Fra Fee). Their millennial ennui and freewheeling hedonism are the driving forces behind Sophie Hydes poignant drama, adapted from Emma Jane Unsworths novel of the same name. Its magic, however, lies in the chemistry between its leads and their depiction of an all-consuming friendship. As they trawl through Dublins dive bars and dingy clubs, you cant help but follow them down the rabbit hole.

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In the first installment of Joanna Hoggs two-part coming-of-age saga, we meet aspiring filmmaker Juliea hesitant, sensitive young student played to perfection by Honor Swinton Byrnewho is in love with a troubled older man. In this ravishing follow-up, we see her finding her feet in the wake of that relationship, honing her skills as a director and attempting to turn her pain into art. Most touching? A moment towards the end when shes surrounded by friends at a birthday party, single and looking more content than ever before.

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8 Anti-Valentines Day Films That Will Make You Happy to Be Single - Vogue.com