Prime is about Uma Thurman, a newly divorced woman, met Bryan Greenberg, who was 9 years younger than him during a movie. She was 33 and he was 24. She was looking for someone to settle down but he has just started his life. So Uma turned to her therapist, Merly Streep, for advice. Not knowing that Uma was referring to Bryan, who was the son of Merly, Merly advised Uma to go ahead to have fun because she deserved to be loved and treasured again. Eventually Merly knew about the true identity of Bryan. While she tried to control her dismay of the relationship as his mother, she still tried to console Uma as her therapist until one day she could not take it anymore and told Uma the truth. From then on Uma is on her own to deal with Bryan. Both Uma and Bryan love each another very much, however the age gap did take a toll on them. They broke up, reconciled, broke up again and reconciled again. The last scene showed a year later, they have broke up again but on good terms. Bryan was planning to venture his life at another city and then Bryan saw Uma from outside a restaurant. He smiled at her and she smiled back, and then they waved a "hi & bye" to each other. With that smile still lingering on his face, he then turned around and walked away.
I think the film projected the reality of life clearly and not the fancy fairly tales that we might hope for. Though a very down to earth ending, it somehow brought out the message of the need to try when it comes to relationship because at the end scene, both Uma and Bryan said goodbyes with smiles on their faces. Because they knew they have tried and gave in their best.
Just happened that someone dear to me is also facing the same situation and could not make up her mind to it. Well if you happen to read this, maybe you could find the answer you need in Prime. Good luck dear.
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