I Am Going To Miss You by Jennie Kermode
When relationships hit a turning point, it is often in the moments of separation that we discover how deeply we value what we have. This is the delicate space where endings are born, but where the appreciation for the bond is simultaneously amplified.
Consider the story of Caio (Gabriel Lodi) and Amanda (Alice Marcone), a couple who have shared seven years of life together. Their current reality is suspended in a moment of transition: Amanda is preparing for a work trip to New York City, while Caio is preparing to move to Rio. Sitting together, backs against a mattress in their stripped-down flat, they are faced with the undeniable fact that their lives are about to diverge. Despite the physical distance looming ahead, a powerful reluctance lingers—they don’t truly want to let go.
This complex emotional landscape provides the perfect backdrop for Daniel Ribeiro’s gentle yet resonant romantic drama. The film takes us on a journey back in time, exploring the history of how Caio and Amanda arrived at this point. We first meet them amidst the chaos of moving into the same flat, a shared, slightly chaotic beginning that masks a deeper, long-standing connection.
The narrative reveals that their romance stretches back further than their current separation, dating all the way back to high school. They navigated those formative years together, building a relationship steeped in history and shared experience. Yet, even as they reflect on their shared past, they grapple with the future. Each partner holds a different vision for how their relationship should evolve, a divergence that they are currently unable to fully reconcile.
The film beautifully captures this tension, exploring the intricate dance between nostalgia, reality, and the inevitable challenges of long-term love. It reminds us that sometimes, the greatest value lies not just in the duration of a relationship, but in the depth of the history woven into its fabric.
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