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Indie Film Highlight: THE WOMAN IN THE FIFTH (2011)
Season 4
Published 3 weeks, 2 days ago
Description
Every Sunday, I'll post a quick video -- and podcast -- about an indie film from at least a year ago. Today's film: THE WOMAN IN THE FIFTH (2011)
Director: Pawel Pawlikowski
Story By: Douglas Kennedy
Stars: Ethan Hawke; Kristin Scott Thomas; Joanna Kulig
SYNOPSIS
Tom Ricks, estranged from his wife and daughter, travels to Paris to try and reunite with them, but he's left dejected when his wife slams the door in his face. Then, one evening, he meets Margit, a beautiful and enigmatic widow. They embark on a passionate affair - and she seems to have real faith in his creativity. Before long, a series of disturbing events begin to cast doubt on whether she is all she seems.