If I Were You is a 2012 Canadian comedy-drama film directed by Joan Carr-Wiggin and starring Marcia Gay Harden, Leonor Watling, Joseph Kell, and Aidan Quinn. The movie tells the story of a woman named Madelyn, who discovers that her husband is having an affair with a much younger woman named Lucy. Instead of confronting her husband or his mistress, Madelyn decides to spy on them from a distance to learn more about their relationship.
One day, Madelyn sees Lucy attempting to commit suicide and intervenes. The two women quickly strike up a friendship, with Madelyn offering Lucy advice on how to pursue her dreams of becoming an actress. When Madelyn's husband, Paul, expresses an interest in seeing a play, Madelyn decides to take matters into her own hands and gets the lead role in a local production of King Lear. Lucy also auditions for the play and is cast as The Fool.
As rehearsals progress, Madelyn finds herself facing unexpected challenges both on and offstage. Her relationship with Paul becomes strained, and she finds herself increasingly drawn to Lucy. Meanwhile, Lucy struggles to balance her budding acting career with her feelings for Madelyn. In the end, Madelyn and Lucy are forced to confront their true feelings for each other and decide whether to pursue a romantic relationship.
If I Were You is a poignant and often humorous exploration of love, betrayal, and the unexpected connections that can form between strangers. The film deftly balances its dramatic and comedic elements, with strong performances from its talented cast. Overall, it is a unique and thought-provoking film that will appeal to fans of indie cinema.