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But Always (2014): Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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But Always is a 2014 romantic drama directed by Snow Zou. It runs 1 hour 46 minutes and earned $38 million worldwide. Critics gave it 16 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$38M
Metascore
16
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But Always (2014) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 46m (106 min)
Director
Snow Zou
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is But Always About?

The premise of But Always without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Judy and David find themselves at a crossroads as she delays finalizing her divorce. Seeking solace and a chance to reconnect, they attend a retreat filled with couples navigating various stages of love. As they reflect on their past and the challenges they've faced, Judy and David rediscover a spark and confront the possibility of rebuilding their relationship, ultimately finding comfort and understanding amidst a supportive community.

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Crew

The Director of But Always

Directed by Snow Zou.

Ratings

But Always Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave But Always 16 on Metacritic.

Plot

But Always Plot Summary

What happens in But Always from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In the vibrant cityscape of New York, a rich cultural tapestry woven with Asian threads sets the stage for the heartfelt journey of Anran and Yongyuan. Their lives first intertwined in 1982 when Anran transfers to Yongyuan’s school, bringing an air of sophistication that makes her stand out among her classmates, who regard her with both suspicion and curiosity.

Yongyuan, a dedicated companion, embraces his role as Anran’s shadow and holds this position for two decades. His unwavering loyalty shines through, demonstrated by his remarkable ability to identify the sound of her footsteps, showcasing the depth of their relationship. United by the shared tragedy of losing their mothers in a devastating earthquake, Anran and Yongyuan find solace in one another, creating a bond that becomes their emotional refuge.

Full summary

The whole story of But Always, scene by scene

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Box office

But Always Box Office

But Always grossed $38 million worldwide. $430,760 came from the US and Canada and $37.6 million (99%) from the rest of the world.

2014 box office

Worldwide gross

$38M

US & Canada
$430.8K
International
$37.6M
US & Canada 1% Rest of the world 99%
Videos

But Always Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 teaser.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know But Always?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

Question 1 of 10

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In what year does Anran transfer to Yongyuan's school?

Details

But Always Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Всю жизнь” and “일생일세”.

Also known as
  • Всю жизнь
  • 일생일세
  • รักนิรันดร์

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FAQ

But Always FAQ: Box Office, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of But Always, each answered in a sentence.

How long is But Always?

But Always runs 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).

When was But Always released?

But Always was released on September 5, 2014.

Who directed But Always?

But Always was directed by Snow Zou.

More films by Snow Zou

How much did But Always make at the box office?

But Always grossed $38 million worldwide ($430,760 domestic, $37.6 million international).

How is But Always rated?

But Always has 16 on Metacritic and 58% on TMDB.

Does But Always have a post-credit scene?

No. But Always has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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