The Evolution of Mature Relationships and Romantic Storylines in Movies

This is best exemplified in the work of directors like Hong Sang-soo or Noah Baumb

The Late-Life Discovery: Silver Romance

Perhaps the most hopeful sub-genre is the later-in-life romance. Movies like The Leisure Seeker (2017) and Our Souls at Night (2017) feature protagonists in their 70s and 80s. These films strip away physical vanity and social performance to get at the raw need for companionship. When Helen Mirren and Donald Sutherland share a bed in The Leisure Seeker, they aren't worried about "what this means for the future." They are worried about tonight. This is radical honesty.

In recent years, movies have continued to push the boundaries of romantic storytelling. Films like "La La Land" (2016), "The Big Sick" (2017), and "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" (2018) have tackled diverse themes, such as mental health, cultural differences, and non-traditional relationships.