The Season uses the weather and time to tell the complexity of love
by Kathia Woods
As the title suggests, The Seasons is an anthology divided into four parts, each of which depicts a different love story that takes place over the course of a year. The film is a testament to the strength of love and its ability to persevere through different times of testing, and it was written, produced, and directed by Paul Schwartz.
It begins with Summer, a story about Nick and Sasha, a young couple whose relationship has already been tested by the pandemic. Then, in Autumn, Emma, a novelist, and her husband Kevin's once-happy marriage is being tested by past career decisions. When they meet the lovely Samantha, things become even more tense for them.
Winter follows a major conflict between Jane and Jill. A connection that was just beginning between two old people who haven't seen each other in 40 years. Spring has finally arrived. This is a story about teenage love.. Shiloh, a young girl who has a crush on David, a teen boy, has her heart broken when he discovers that he is more interested in a girl his age.
Each of the love stories could have easily been the subject of a separate film. They make an even better film when they work together. Observing how love blossomed in each season.
You will also admire how beautifully the stories are connected. One character from each narrative plays a supporting role in the subsequent story. It is a simple but amazing technique to connect all the stories without having them appear convoluted or meandering.
With a total running duration of 82 minutes, the stories are conveyed fast while still being comprehensive enough so that you are happy with what you have seen.
The characters encounter circumstances that appear to put their relationship to the test. However, the beauty is in how they overcome these obstacles and return to what love means to them. You cannot help but grin and admire the power of love and its impact on our lives while viewing these stories. Everyone has the capacity to love and find love. And we witness this in the film's principal characters. Regardless of the time of year or where you are in your life, knowing that you are in love and adored makes everything better. The Seasons is an inspiring film with great performances and storylines. It's surprisingly well-made and enjoyable for a film with such a modest budget. Paul Schwartz and his crew make do with relatively simple sets and serviceable locations to capture the look and feel of all four seasons depicted in the film.