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The Lovers
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The Lovers

2017-05-05 · 94 min · ★ 5.4

Comedy · Drama · Romance

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

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Directors
Azazel Jacobs
Production companies
A24
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Debra WingerDebra WingerMary
Tracy LettsTracy LettsMichael
Aidan GillenAidan GillenRobert
Melora WaltersMelora WaltersLucy
Tyler RossTyler RossJoel
Jessica SulaJessica SulaErin
Lesley FeraLesley FeraSusan
Janine MitchellSusan's friend
Vanessa CampbellVanessa CampbellDance Receptionist
Eric SatterbergEric SatterbergJohn
Wayne Alon ScottWayne Alon Scott

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