The Escape is a 2017 British drama film written and directed by Dominic Savage. The film tells the story of Tara, a stay-at-home mother of two young children, who feels trapped in her life and marriage to her husband, Mark. Despite his love and efforts to connect with her, Tara finds herself increasingly unhappy and unfulfilled.
One day, without warning, Tara packs a bag and leaves her family behind, in an attempt to find herself and reclaim her freedom. She travels to Paris where she meets an attractive Frenchman named Philippe and they begin a romantic and sexually charged affair. As Tara navigates her feelings of guilt and confusion, she realizes that she must confront the realities of her life and make a difficult choice about her future.
The film stars Gemma Arterton as Tara, alongside Dominic Cooper as her husband Mark, Frances Barber as her mother, and Marthe Keller as Philippe's mother. The Escape is a raw and emotional exploration of modern marriage, motherhood, and the search for personal identity in a society that often defines women by their roles and responsibilities.