Falling in Love is a 1984 American romantic-drama film starring Meryl Streep and Robert De Niro and directed by Ulu Grosbard. Its plot is based on (or inspired by) the 1945 British film Brief Encounter.

Cast

*Robert De Niro as Frank Raftis

*Meryl Streep as Molly Gilmore

*Harvey Keitel as Ed Lasky

*Jane Kaczmarek as Ann Raftis

*George Martin as John Trainer

*David Clennon as Brian Gilmore

*Dianne Wiest as Isabelle

*Victor Argo as Victor Rawlins

*Wiley Earl as Mike Raftis

*Jesse Bradford as Joe Raftis

*Chevi Colton as Elevator Woman

*Frances Conroy as Waitress

*James Ryan as Cashier

*Kenneth Welsh as Doctor

Plot synopsis

Two married strangers meet randomly, become friends, and fall in love. They spend time together, riding the train into the city of New York, and begin meeting for coffee or lunch. They enjoy their time together and this enjoyment eventually blossoms into love.

Trivia

The Hindi movie Kabhi Alvida Na Kehna is partly inspired by this movie.