Passages

Passages

2023 · 92 min · FR · NR · 6.7 (33 votes)
Dir. Ira Sachs · Starring Franz Rogowski, Ben Whishaw, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Erwan Kepoa Falé, Théo Cholbi, Arcadi Radeff
DramaRomance

Tomas and Martin are a couple living in Paris whose marriage is thrown into crisis when Tomas impulsively begins a passionate affair with young schoolteacher Agathe. But when Martin begins an affair of his own, Tomas must confront life decisions he may be unprepared—or unwilling—to deal with.

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This film feels like a raw, intimate look at messy relationships. It's an uncomfortable yet compelling study of desire and self-destruction, set against a chic Parisian backdrop. Expect complex characters and a steady, unflinching gaze.

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