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The Wife (N/A)

Name: The Wife
Director: Björn Runge
Genre: drama film
Duration: 100 min
Cast: Glenn Close, Max Irons, Harry Lloyd, Annie Starke, Jonathan Pryce

⏱ 100 min drama film

Plot

2017 film by Björn Runge

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Why Watch This

Glenn Close delivers a masterclass performance as Joan, a woman whose quiet devotion masks a fierce intellect, as she confronts her husband's literary fraud. The film’s elegant script and restrained direction make a compelling study of ambition, marriage, and the cost of silence.

Best For

Drama lovers, Literary fans, Strong female leads, Character studies, Award season viewers

The CinePearl Take

Close’s portrayal of Joan is nothing short of magnetic, balancing tenderness with steely resolve. The film’s deliberate pacing allows the tension between personal sacrifice and moral integrity to simmer, never rushing the inevitable revelations. Runge’s direction keeps the narrative intimate, letting the audience feel the claustrophobic pressure of a marriage built on secrets. By the climax, the movie asks whether love can survive the betrayal of truth.

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Cast & Crew

Director: Björn Runge
Cast: Glenn Close, Max Irons, Harry Lloyd, Annie Starke, Jonathan Pryce, Elizabeth McGovern, Christian Slater
Writer: Jane Anderson

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