movie

Before Sunrise

1995

Romance

Drama

Dialogue-driven

Overview

A young man and woman meet on a train in Europe, and wind up spending one evening together in Vienna. Unfortunately, both know that this will probably be their only night together.

Plot Summary

Jesse and Céline meet on a train and spend a magical night walking and talking in Vienna, forming a deep connection in just one evening.

World Setting

Romantic streets of Vienna at night

Characters

Intelligent, philosophical, and spontaneous. Céline is a French student with strong opinions and a romantic, idealistic worldview. She's candid and emotionally open.

protagonist

Céline

by Julie Delpy

Thoughtful, romantic, and earnest. Jesse is an American with a philosophical bent who's eager to connect deeply with others. He's optimistic and vulnerable.

protagonist

Jesse

by Ethan Hawke

Information

Type

movie

Release Year

1995