

1997 · Film · 2h 17m
Drama
7 average
Gorgeously shot and deeply uncomfortable, a slow spiral into obsession that leaves a bad taste on purpose.
What it is
A middle-aged British novelist arrives at an American boarding house and becomes obsessed with the landlady’s teenage daughter. Their troubled relationship unfolds through travel, secrecy, and emotional manipulation, presenting a disturbing portrait of obsession rather than a conventional romance.
The feel
Bleak·A one-time watch·Grounded in reality·Not remotely funny
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