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Key Features:
Midlife crisis, Infidelity, Family dynamics, Tuscany, Holiday, Dysfunctional relationship, Self-discovery, Escapism
Tone:
serious, restrained
Target Audience:
Indie film viewers, Drama enthusiasts, Character-driven stories, Viewers interested in relationship dynamics
Emotional Arc:
['Discontent → Reflection']

Unrelated

2008-09-19
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A woman in an unhappy relationship takes refuge with a friend's family on holiday in Tuscany.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Kathryn Worth, Harry Kershaw, Emma Hiddleston, Henry Lloyd-Hughes, Tom Hiddleston, Mary Roscoe, Michael Hadley, David Rintoul, Leonetta Mazzini, Giovanna Mennell
Crew
Joanna Hogg, Joanna Hogg
Rating
5.716(51 votes)
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5.9

Following the death of her wealthy husband, American widow Kathryn West migrates to Italy and takes up a reclusive existence in a luxurious villa. After quickly succumbing to the charms of a local man, she lets him move into the villa and the two are later joined by his sister, which soon leads to complications.



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6.2

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Shirley Valentine
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6.1

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