Later On That Life - Behind The Screenplay

“Later On That Life” is a film about a woman who discovers love for the first time in her mid-30s, only to have it abruptly taken away.

Real-life stories of women who have experienced similar journeys inspired the premise. Women who have focused on their careers, personal development, or other pursuits in their 20s and early 30s finding themselves looking for love later in life, with all the challenges and rewards that come with it.

The film is also inspired by literary works that explore themes of love and loss, such as “The Great Gatsby” by F. Scott Fitzgerald or “One Hundred Years of Solitude” by Gabriel Garcia Marquez.

“Later On That Life” is a poignant and emotionally resonant film that draws inspiration from real-life experiences, classic literature, and contemporary films. It offers a nuanced and honest portrayal of a woman’s journey to discover love, and the challenges she faces when that love is suddenly taken away.

Later On That Life writing playlist:

Håkon Kornstad – Bremen
Hampshire & Foat – A Long Way Home
Hania Rani – Buka
Nubya Garcia – Together Is A Beautiful Place To Be –
Nala Sinephro Remix
JOMORO – Mirror
Alessandro Cortini – Iniziare
Dewey Martino – Pipopapipo
Pavel Milyakov – Midnight Blues
Sandy Bull – Carmina Burana Fantasy
Harmonia & Eno ’76 – When Shade Was Born
Dina Ögon – Mellanrum
Shabaka – Black meditation
Daniel Villarreal – Patria
Neil Cowley – She Lives in Golden Sands
Penelope Trappes – Eel Drip
Lapola Kalu – Bicicleta
Ojard – Regarde en bas où l’ombre est plus noire
Molly Lewis – Satin Curtains
Hanakiv – No Words Left
Klô Pelgag – Notre-Dame-des-Sept-Douleurs
Tour-Maubourg – La révolte du cœur
Valentina Magaletti – Per Strada
naran ratan – Fanfare for naran ratan
Rachika Nayar – memory as miniatures
Piero Umiliani – Nel Villaggio
Cihangir Aslan – Night Owl
Hinako Omori – Spaceship Lament
Ben von Wildenhaus – Bad Lament I
Nico Georis – A Rainbow In Curved Air
Robbie Basho – Eagle Sails The Blue Diamond Waters
Szun Waves – Exploding Upwards
Murcof – Avril 14th (Aphex Twin) – Vanessa Wagner Version
Issam Hajali – Ana Damir El Motakallim
Richard H. Kirk – The Feeling (Of Warmth And Beauty)
Andy Stott – Don’t know how
Kelly Moran – Red Storm
Mathieu Pelletier-Gagnon – Navigation IV
Anna Phoebe – By The Sea
Sonnymoon – Just Before Dawn
Jimmy Van Heusen – Here’s That Rainy Day
Bruno Alexiu – L’enfer générique
Terry Riley – The Heaven Ladder, Book 7: Simone’s
Lullaby (arr. E.-M. Zimmermann for piano 4 hands)
DARKSIDE – I’m the Echo
Jonny Greenwood – Toki no Senrei wo Uketeinai mono wo Yomuna
Sun’s Signature – Underwater
Coil – Going Up – Remastered
Anadol – 78 Yılının En Uzun Dakikası
Qasim Naqvi – Helen
Laurie Spiegel – Strand of Life (“Viroid”)

Story Inspiration

“Later On That Life” emerged from contemporary culture, where there is increasing acceptance of different relationship paths and the concept of finding love at any age. The story could be seen as a reflection of the changing societal norms around relationships and personal growth.

The film draws inspiration from literary works that explore themes of love and loss. Novels such as “Normal People” by Sally Rooney, “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton, and “The Remains of the Day” by Kazuo Ishiguro all examine the complexities of human relationships and the impact they have on personal growth.

You can learn more about the Broken English production of Later On That Life by clicking the underlined link.