Comedy,Romance,Drama
United States of America
Permission is a romantic drama film directed and written by Brian Crano. The film stars Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens as Anna and Will, a live-in couple who have been together for eight years. The movie explores the idea of an inexplicable relationship with Anna's decision to explore an open relationship before tying the knot with Will.
As the film begins, Anna and Will's relationship is put under scrutiny when Anna's brother and his partner reveal that they are planning to adopt a baby. This news makes Anna feel stuck in her own life, and she wonders whether she is ready to commit to a lifetime of monogamy with Will. Anna starts questioning her past relationships that never worked out, and she can't help but wonder if she missed out on something by not dating more before settling down.
Anna's best friend, Hale (played by David Joseph Craig), is supportive of Anna's wishes. Powerfully advocating a polyamorous perspective, Hale starts to push her friend towards new romantic pursuits, even though Will is unaware of their paramours. Will is a proposal when Anna begins dating other people, and now both of them must come to terms with what love really means.
As the story progresses, Anna starts dating and having sexual encounters with other people, including a musician played by Francois Arnaud and a wealthy tech specialist played by Morgan Spector. As she explores her options, Anna discovers that love is more complicated than she had ever thought, and sometimes, it can be deceptive.
Throughout Permission, the film asks thought-provoking questions about the nature of love and relationships. As Anna and Will grapple with the complexities of their relationship, they realize that a lifetime commitment requires a profound level of trust, forgiveness, and willingness to grow and change. Permission ends with a compelling exploration of whether monogamy or polyamory is the best fit for Anna and Will as they attempt to enter the next phase of their lives.
