A drama that focuses on a man’s reaction to the unexpected success of his wife’s first novel. The husband, who sees his wife in a traditional role, is compelled to deal with a radically new perspective on their relationship. Departing from the original plot, the film’s ambiguous ending allows viewers to make their own interpretation of the conclusion.
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
017377
Language
English
Subject categories
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Women - Social conditions
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Marriage
Literature → English literature - Film and video adaptations
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)