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The Lovers

The Lovers

A love so strong it can survive marriage.

20175.41h 34m

Overview

The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.

Directed by Azazel Jacobs
Written by Azazel Jacobs
Produced by Ben LeClair, Chris Stinson
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Top Cast

Debra Winger

Debra Winger

Mary

Tracy Letts

Tracy Letts

Michael

Aidan Gillen

Aidan Gillen

Robert

Melora Walters

Melora Walters

Lucy

Tyler Ross

Tyler Ross

Joel

Jessica Sula

Jessica Sula

Erin

Lesley Fera

Lesley Fera

Susan

J

Janine Mitchell

Susan's friend

Vanessa Campbell

Vanessa Campbell

Dance Receptionist

Eric Satterberg

Eric Satterberg

John

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshipcheatingmarried coupleloversromanceextramarital affairloveless marriagesexless marriageunfaithfulliesmundanedaily routinesecretsdepressingslow start

About The Lovers

The Lovers is a comedy, drama, romance film released in 2017 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, cheating, married couple, lovers, romance, extramarital affair. Directed by Azazel Jacobs, it stars Debra Winger, Tracy Letts, Aidan Gillen. The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.

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