Golden Exits is a 2017 drama film directed by Alex Ross Perry, and starring Emily Browning, Adam Horovitz, Mary-Louise Parker, Lily Rabe, Jason Schwartzman, and Chloë Sevigny. The plot follows two interconnected families in Brooklyn, whose lives are deeply affected when a young Australian woman named Naomi (Browning) arrives.
The first family is that of Nick (Horovitz) and Alyssa (Parker), a middle-aged couple who run a small business together. Nick is a music composer and recording studio owner, while Alyssa is a successful therapist who has long been unhappy in her marriage. The arrival of Naomi, who had worked with Nick in Australia, disrupts their already fragile relationship as Alyssa becomes jealous of the young woman's closeness to Nick.
The second family is that of Buddy (Schwartzman), a publisher, and his wife Jess (Rabe), a stay-at-home mom who has been feeling bored and unfulfilled with her life. Naomi's presence in the neighborhood gives Jess a chance to escape her mundane life and experience something new and exciting.
As Naomi spends time with both families, she uncovers and exposes the unhappiness and secrets that have been hidden beneath the surface. The film explores themes of family dynamics, relationships, and the complicated emotions that arise when faced with unsatisfied desires.
Throughout the film, Naomi acts as a catalyst for change as she forces each character to confront their innermost feelings and desires. However, her own reasons for coming to Brooklyn are not fully revealed until the end, adding to the complexity and mystery of the story.
Overall, Golden Exits is a poignant and lyrical portrayal of the complexities of modern-day relationships, and the emotional toll that unspoken unhappiness can take on individuals and families.
