Movie

The Lover

1985 · 90 min

A quiet, emotionally charged drama about tangled relationships and quiet betrayals, set against a backdrop of war and personal crisis.

Overview: Adam is trying to fix his marriage but both his wife Asia and teenage daughter Dafi are too busy with their lovers.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, earnest and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Betrayal, family, identity, isolation
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: betrayal
family
identity
isolation
love
Places: big city
home
countryside
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong