War and young love collide in Testament of Youth. Taken from the best-selling novel and unfolding at the Fifth Avenue Cinemas this Sony Pictures Classics will resonate with women and more mature audiences.
Poor little rich girl Vera Brittain has a mind of her own. Cast as the feisty lass with a determined mind all her own is Alicia Vikander in what may an easy Oscar nomination. Born to rich parents the parents can’t quite agree to sending her to Oxford. Even local and visiting boys take an interest in her but she turns a blind eye – until a new boy catches her eye. Too bad for her the issue of a little war gets in the way
Long distance relationships can be hard to maintain at the best of times. Horrors of military conflict are well displayed as are the hardships of loss and struggle. Touching and poignant Testament of Youth is a heartfelt drama full of memorable performances.
