Breaking Upwards
Synopsis
'Breaking Upwards' explores a young, real-life New York couple who, four years in and battling codependency, decide to intricately strategize their own break up. Based on an actual experiment devised by director/actor Daryl Wein and actress Zoe Lister-Jones, the film loosely interprets a year in their lives exploring alternatives to monogamy, and the madness that ensues. An uncensored look at young love, lust, and the pangs of codependency, 'Breaking Upwards' follows its characters as they navigate each others' emotions across the city they love. It begs the question: is it ever possible to grow apart together?
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Zoe Lister-Jones
Zoe
Daryl Wein
Daryl
Julie White
Joanie
Andrea Martin
Helaine
Peter Friedman
Alan
LaChanze
Maggie
Ebon Moss-Bachrach
Dylan
Olivia Thirlby
Erika
Pablo Schreiber
Turner
Heather Burns
Hannah
Tate Ellington
Brian
Francis Benhamou
Lindsay
David Call
David
Sam Rosen
Jack
Max Jenkins
Frosh
Ashley Lambert
Yoga Girl
Charles Socarides
Nikkos
Michael Benjamin
Polyamorist
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 14, 2009
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Daryl Wein
- Screenplay & Story
- Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Peter Duchan
- Original Score
- Kyle Forester
- Original Title
- Breaking Upwards
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Daryl Wein
Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Peter Duchan
Kyle Forester
Alexander Bergman
Daryl Wein
Department Leadership Roster
Daryl Wein
Director
Zoe Lister-Jones
Screenplay
Daryl Wein
Screenplay
Peter Duchan
Screenplay
Daryl Wein
Editor
Alexander Bergman
Director of Photography
Kyle Forester
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Breaking Upwards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breaking Upwards
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What is Breaking Upwards about?
'Breaking Upwards' explores a young, real-life New York couple who, four years in and battling codependency, decide to intricately strategize their own break up. Based on an actual experiment devised by director/actor Daryl Wein and actress Zoe Lister-Jones, the film loosely interprets a year in their lives exploring alternatives to monogamy, and the madness that ensues. An uncensored look at young love, lust, and the pangs of codependency, 'Breaking Upwards' follows its characters as they navigate each others' emotions across the city they love. It begs the question: is it ever possible to grow apart together?
Who directed Breaking Upwards?
Breaking Upwards was directed by Daryl Wein.
Who stars in Breaking Upwards?
The principal cast of Breaking Upwards includes Zoe Lister-Jones, Daryl Wein, Julie White, Andrea Martin, Peter Friedman.
When was Breaking Upwards released and how long is it?
Breaking Upwards was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for Breaking Upwards?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Breaking Upwards was composed by Kyle Forester.