Movie

Both Sides of the Blade

2022 · 117 min

A slow-burning, emotionally charged drama that simmers with tension and desire, pulling you into a tangled web of love and betrayal.

Overview: Jean and Sara have been living together for 10 years. When they first met, Sara was living with François, Jean’s best friend and an admirer from back when he played rugby. Jean and Sara love each other. One day, Sara sees François in the street. He does not notice her, but she is overtaken by the sensation that her life could suddenly change. François gets back in touch with Jean. For the first time in years. He suggests they start working together again. From here on, things spiral out of control.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, romantic and dark. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Love, betrayal, obsession, identity
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
betrayal
obsession
identity
family
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild