The Affair

A quiet, emotionally charged drama about a woman's search for passion and selfhood, with a somber, introspective mood.

Directed by

Carl Colpaert

Genres

Drama

Starring

Kelsey Oldershaw, Andy Mackenzie, Horacio Le Don

Overview

A lonely housewife finds new life in a liaison with a free-spirited man in this romantic drama. Isolated in a remote home, Jean (Kelsey Oldershaw) feels suffocated in her marriage to uptight architect Paul (Horatio Ledon). An affair with her husband's exact opposite -- an unrestrained bohemian named Viggo (Andy Mackenzie) -- leads to a newfound feeling of liberation, but ultimately, Jean must forge her own path to happiness.

How it feels

Melancholic, romantic, earnest and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Identity, isolation, love, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

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