Up until the 1960s, films made it appear as if folks who got married only married because they were deeply in love. Marriages forced due to pregnancy were hardly ever talked about in films...though in real life, apparently such marriages were pretty common. This film chronicles one of these marriages.
Vic and Ingrid (Alan Bates and June Ritchie) work at the same office. Vic is a draftsman...a pretty good job for the time. One day, he notices her on a bus and soon he asks her out...and they seem to hit it off well. However, over time, his ardor seems to cool and in an effort to stir up the relationship or get him to commit, she agrees to put out...and soon becomes pregnant. He married her, because that's expected, but there sure isn't any sort of love or romance at this point in their relationship. In addition, Vic moves in with his wife and mother-in-law and the in-law isn't exactly easy to like nor warms up to him. Does the young couple stand a chance? And, what's next for them...as a couple or as individuals?
This is a definite no-frills sort of movie...free from the usual cliches and with very realistic acting. In some ways, it reminds me of a French New Wave film, as it deliberately avoids the usual conventions. So, if you are looking for a traditional romance, you might want to try a different film. Still, it is well made and different.
Vic and Ingrid (Alan Bates and June Ritchie) work at the same office. Vic is a draftsman...a pretty good job for the time. One day, he notices her on a bus and soon he asks her out...and they seem to hit it off well. However, over time, his ardor seems to cool and in an effort to stir up the relationship or get him to commit, she agrees to put out...and soon becomes pregnant. He married her, because that's expected, but there sure isn't any sort of love or romance at this point in their relationship. In addition, Vic moves in with his wife and mother-in-law and the in-law isn't exactly easy to like nor warms up to him. Does the young couple stand a chance? And, what's next for them...as a couple or as individuals?
This is a definite no-frills sort of movie...free from the usual cliches and with very realistic acting. In some ways, it reminds me of a French New Wave film, as it deliberately avoids the usual conventions. So, if you are looking for a traditional romance, you might want to try a different film. Still, it is well made and different.