The Last Five Years

This 2014 film, directed by Richard LaGravenese, is a poignant musical drama that explores the five-year relationship between a struggling actress and a successful novelist. Starring Anna Kendrick and Jeremy Jordan, the narrative is uniquely structured, with the actress’s story unfolding in reverse chronological order while the novelist’s story progresses chronologically. The film is an adaptation of Jason Robert Brown’s off-Broadway musical of the same name. For those interested, it can be viewed on Soap2day for free.