An American Affair
“What can you do for your country?”
Drama
In the early 1960s, teenager Adam Stafford (Cameron Bright) becomes obsessed with his new neighbor, Catherine Caswell (Gretchen Mol), a divorcée and free spirit. Stafford spies on Caswell as she meets with strange men, and, despite the warnings of his conservative parents, he begins working for her as a gardener. Amid rumors of her affair with President Kennedy, the two become close, but political intrigue surrounding her acquaintances soon infringes on their friendship.
VIBE
A hazy, sun-drenched 60s dreamscape tinged with the unease of forbidden desire and political shadows. It's a slow, intoxicating descent into obsession, where youthful infatuation collides with dangerous secrets.
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