"What if you had a second chance with the one that got away?"
Before Sunset - Movie Quotes
Memorable Quotes
I guess when you're young, you believe that you will meet many people with whom you'll connect with, but later you realize it only happens a few times.
— Celine
Context:
Spoken during their walk as they reflect on the scarcity of the bond they shared nine years prior.
Meaning:
Reflects the sobering realization of adulthood that deep human connection is a rare commodity, not an infinite resource.
Memory is a wonderful thing if you don't have to deal with the past.
— Celine
Context:
Said while discussing why she found Jesse's book painful to read.
Meaning:
Points to the pain of nostalgia and the difficulty of living in the present when the past remains unresolved.
Baby, you are gonna miss that plane.
— Celine
Context:
The final line of the film, spoken as Celine dances in her apartment while Jesse watches her.
Meaning:
A playful yet profound acknowledgement that their connection has overridden Jesse's external obligations.
I know.
— Jesse
Context:
Jesse's final response to Celine, closing the film on a note of ambiguous but certain choice.
Meaning:
The ultimate acceptance of fate; Jesse chooses the moment over his responsibilities, signaling his decision to stay.