Together is a 2021 British drama film directed by Stephen Daldry and written by Dennis Kelly. The film primarily follows the story of a husband, Tom, and wife, Sharon, who have been together for almost two decades but are now struggling to cope with the challenges posed by the Covid-19 lockdown. The movie is set entirely inside the couple's suburban London home, which quickly becomes a microcosm of all the tensions and complexities of society as a whole.
Tom (James McAvoy) is a self-absorbed tech entrepreneur who spends most of his time conducting business deals from his home office. Sharon (Sharon Horgan) is a charity worker who is tired of being under-appreciated by her husband and overstressed by her job. The couple is also dealing with the added pressure of caring for their young son, who is now home from school and adding to the chaos of their lives.
As the days go on and the lockdown becomes more restrictive, Tom and Sharon are forced to confront the cracks in their relationship and the reality of their situation. The film explores the psychological effects of the pandemic and the toll it takes on individuals and relationships, as well as the broader societal issues that the lockdown has brought to the surface.
Through the lens of Tom and Sharon's situation, the film touches on issues such as class, privilege, and the inequalities that Covid-19 has laid bare. Despite the challenges they face, the couple must learn to support and depend on each other in order to survive the lockdown and rediscover the love that brought them together.
Throughout the film, Tom and Sharon's interactions are raw, unexpected, and often uncomfortable, but they offer a poignant and often humorous look at the ways in which two people can come together - or drift apart - in the face of a crisis. Together is a powerful and thought-provoking film that captures the reality of the pandemic and the complexities of human relationships.