The Other Woman

2010 · 98 min · EN · R · 6.2 (427 votes)

Dir. Don Roos · Starring Natalie Portman, Scott Cohen, Charlie Tahan, Lauren Ambrose, Lisa Kudrow, Michael Cristofer · Music John Swihart

“Love makes everything possible.”

Drama

Emilia, a law-school graduate, falls in love with her married boss, Jack. After Emilia marries Jack, her happiness turns unexpectedly to grief following the death of her infant daughter. Devastated, Emilia nonetheless carries on, attempting to forge a connection with her stepson William and to resist the interference of Jack's jealous ex-wife.

VIBE

A deeply emotional and somber drama exploring the profound weight of grief and the complexities of love. It's a quiet, introspective film that lingers long after the credits roll, focusing on raw human emotion.

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