Comedy
United States of America
"The Lovers" is a romantic comedy-drama film released in 2017 and directed by Azazel Jacobs. The movie follows the story of a long-married couple, Mary (Debra Winger) and Michael (Tracy Letts), who have been living separately for some time and are on the brink of divorce.
Mary is having an extramarital affair with a writer named Robert (Aidan Gillen), while Michael has moved on and is dating a dance instructor named Lucy (Melora Walters). However, when the two come together to attend their son's wedding, they end up having an unexpected romantic encounter, reigniting their love for each other.
As they try to navigate their feelings, they must also deal with the implications of their affair since they are still technically married and have been living separate lives for years. The couple must ultimately choose whether to stay in their unhappy lives or take a chance on each other and build a new future together.
The film received positive reviews for its nuanced exploration of marriage, aging, and love, and the performances of the lead actors were highly praised. "The Lovers" offers a unique look at love, infidelity, and forgiveness, and it is a heartwarming and entertaining story that will touch audiences' hearts.
