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[TOMT][Movie/TV] Previous partners with history smile/nod & move on

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Near the end of a movie or show -- picture two adults who previously had a relationship that ended a bit roughly (perhaps with some missed opportunities). They haven't seen each other in a long while and have both moved on and are happy with their new lives. They spot each other across a crowded room, a park, a train station, etc. and give a slight nod, wave, or smile of acknowledgement, and then each turn back to their current partners/families/book/drink. Few/no words are exchanged. They are each satisfied with their own choices and that the other person is doing well, too.

The overall feeling is very slightly bittersweet, but that the past is in the past, and they're mature & healthy enough to leave it be. It's perhaps a bit like the scene at the end of The Dark Knight where Bruce & Alfred nod to each other.

Posted Dec 29, 2023, 4:20 AM UTC

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Jorge_Santos6922•

Sounds kind of like the ending of LaLa Land

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adequateastronaut3•

was gonna say the same thing!

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PawTreeOP1•

Ooh I have seen that movie, but I can't recall the ending at all! I'll have to rewatch it.

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Chornobyl-19867•

https://youtu.be/swdAphAfDUc?si=zOekUnevt5W7NDwo

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Jorge_Santos6922•

So…is this the answer?

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PawTreeOP1•

I haven't had a chance to rewatch it, yet, but I'll advise if it is, thanks :)

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Direct-Caterpillar7749•

The end of The Breakup with Vince Vaughan ans Jennifer Aniston

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--paris--•

I thought that too but I think they speak to eachother during that scene

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PawTreeOP1•

I don't think I've seen that one, but looks like one I would enjoy :)

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FluffyDragonfruit1042•

The Devil Wears Prada

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PawTreeOP1•

Ooooh that sounds really, really familiar! I have seen it, and remember the ending having a similar vibe. I'll add it to the list!

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PawTreeOP1•

I know it's vague, but any help would be appreciated!

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Dull-Requirement9136•

hmm reminds me of ending of Mister Nobody

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PawTreeOP1•

I have definitely not seen that movie. But tha ks for the suggestion!

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camcarcou•

Could it be The Butterfly Effect?

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PawTreeOP1•

I couldn't watch the end of that one, actually. I clearly recall getting to the amputee scene and turning off the DVD player.

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tmofee6•

Not the end of chasing Amy by Kevin smith?

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PawTreeOP1•

Oh! I have seen that one. I'll check it out again.

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vampiresparadise17•

the end of the dark knight rises?

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xsweaterxweatherx55•

The episode “How do You Remember Me?” from the Amazon Prime show Modern Love is about this.

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PawTreeOP1•

Thanks! Unfortunately, never heard of it. But I'll check it out.

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HBICmama•

Could it be “Prime” with Uma Thurman?

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PawTreeOP1•

Oh, I do recall enjoying that movie!

I'm frankly shocked at how few movie endings I remember. I'll add it to the list of movies I need to check out again.

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SundayOnTheWestside•

Is it the A Dark Quiet Death episode of Mythic Quest?

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PawTreeOP1•

Thanks! But I haven't seen that show at all.

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thelmaandpuhleeze•

The Way We Were?

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PawTreeOP1•

Thanks! Haven't seen it, but looks interesting!

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