When success and failure intertwine in one relationship, things can become strained. That's exactly what happened with Jamie Wellerstein and Cathy Hiatt. After a whirlwind five year relationship which saw them move in together and get married, things start to fall apart. Jamie has never been more successful after his latest novel gets picked up; a feat which takes him miles away to New York for days at a time. Meanwhile, Cathy faces rejection after rejection as her acting career wilts and she finds herself becoming hopelessly envious of her other half. It doesn't help when Jamie starts to hide things from her and she suspects that he may be seeking comfort for his failing relationship in other women. Is this just a couple that have always been doomed for failure?
'The Last Five Years' is a heartbreaking musical drama based on the semi-autobiographical original show by Tony winning Jason Robert Brown. Shot as two timelines; one in chronological order and the other in reverse chronological order; the film has been directed and adapted by Oscar nominated Richard LaGravenese ('Beautiful Creatures', 'P.S. I Love You') and was even nominated for the Audience Choice Award at the 2014 Chicago International Film Festival.
Starring: Anna Kendrick, Jeremy Jordan, Tamara Mintz, Cassandra Inman, Kate Meltzer, Emma Meltzer, Bettina Bresnan, Charly Bivona, Alex Stebbins, Lily LaGravenese, Betina Joly, Upa Inspace, Lisa Herring, Nina Ordman, Robert Immerman