Love Streams is a 1984 drama film directed by John Cassavetes. The movie follows two siblings, Robert and Sarah, who haven't seen each other in years. Robert is a successful writer whose marriage is falling apart, while Sarah is a troubled woman who drinks heavily and struggles with depression.
When Robert's wife leaves him and takes their daughter with her, he becomes desperate for human connection. He reconnects with Sarah, and the two begin to spend more time together. Although they have a complicated relationship, they are able to support each other in ways nobody else can.
Throughout the film, the siblings confront the emotional wounds of their past while navigating their complicated present. Robert struggles with feelings of abandonment by his wife and daughter, while Sarah grapples with the loss of her young daughter years earlier.
Their reunion brings up new feelings and challenges, but ultimately they find solace in each other's company. As they both begin to heal, they realize the importance of family and the need for connection in a world that can often feel cold and isolating.
Love Streams was well-received by critics and is considered one of Cassavetes' most personal and powerful works. It was nominated for the Palme d'Or at the 1984 Cannes Film Festival and has since become a cult classic.