The time to hide is over. The time to regret is gone. The time to live is now.|Dec. 27, 2002|United States | United Kingdom | France | Canada | Germany|114 Min.|PG-13
Genre: Drama
Description: The Hours (2002) is a compelling film that weaves together the lives of three women across different decades: Virginia Woolf in 1923, Laura Brown in 1951, and Clarissa Vaughan in 2001. The story begins with Virginia Woolf’s tragic suicide in 1941, then shifts to focus on these three characters over the course of a single day in their respective eras.
In 1923, Virginia Woolf is working on her novel *Mrs. Dalloway* while living in Richmond, outside London. Struggling with depression and frequent nervous breakdowns, she is closely monitored by her husband, Leonard, who runs a publishing business from their home to stay near her. During a visit from her sister Vanessa and her children, Virginia reflects on her desire for a life like Vanessa’s in London. A poignant moment occurs when Virginia and her niece hold a funeral for a dead bird, leading Virginia to see her own suffering mirrored in the creature’s fate. Later, Virginia attempts to flee to London but is confronted by Leonard, who fears for her mental stability and her life.
The Hours explores themes of mental health, identity, and the interconnectedness of lives across time, offering a profound look into the struggles and aspirations of its central characters.
Cast director: Stephen Daldry
Cast actor: Nicole Kidman, Julianne Moore, Meryl Streep, Stephen Dillane, Miranda Richardson, George Loftus, Charley Ramm, Sophie Wyburd, Lyndsey Marshal, Linda Bassett
Original name: The Hours