Is a wedding about a triumph of optimism over experience? As Stuart and Anna prepare to tie the knot, their families and friends brood on the current state of their own relationships. For some, matrimony is no cause for celebration. Paul Watson unearths what is going through the minds of the people attending a church wedding as they are reminded of their own vows. Made over a period of nine months, this film is remarkable for showing both the complexity of people’s lives and the way they are prepared to reveal themselves. Sue, in particular, says some astonishing things about her marriage. Watson says of his role, “We just talk. People tell me things. I’m like the wedding guest in the Ancient Mariner.”