What We Wanted

Struggling couple navigates fertility issues and romance

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About What We Wanted

Released: 2020

Platform: Netflix

Rating: TV-MA

Run time: 1h 33m

Cast
Lavinia Wilson, Elyas M'Barek, Anna Unterberger, Lukas Spisser, Iva Höpperger, Fedor Teyml, Marta Manduca, Maria Hofstätter, Tina Haller

About What We Wanted

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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Quotes - Awards - Music, Soundtrack

About

"What We Wanted" is a 2020 TV show based on the book of the same name by Kiley Reid. The story revolves around a young couple, Alice and Jake, who over the course of a vacation in a picturesque Austrian lakeside town, discover the complexities of their desires and the realities of their relationship. The show delves into themes of love, expectations, and sacrifice.

Making / Production

The TV show "What We Wanted" was produced by a collaboration of various production companies and was primarily filmed on location in Austria. The directors and writers worked closely to bring out the emotional depth and character development in line with the original book.

Actors

- Liza Katzer as Alice - Liza portrayed the character of Alice, a woman navigating the challenges of her personal and professional life with grace and vulnerability. - Elyas M'Barek as Jake - Elyas brought to life the character of Jake, a man grappling with his ambitions and the limitations of his relationship.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

- The show received critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of relationships and the dynamics between the characters. - The setting in Austria added a scenic backdrop that enhanced the storytelling.

Awards

"What We Wanted" received Best TV Show award at the International Television Festival for its outstanding storytelling and performances.

Quotes

- "Love is not always what we expect it to be." - Alice - "Sometimes our desires reveal more about ourselves than we realize." - Jake

Music, Soundtrack

- The show's soundtrack featured a mix of atmospheric instrumental pieces and modern indie songs that set the tone for key emotional moments in the series.