Movie spotlight
A Perfect Couple
Forty-two-year-old Lorenzo finds himself out of work. Through an ad placed in the local newspaper, he gets a job as a helping hand for an aging homosexual poet who can barely manage on his own. From this moment on, Lorenzo juggles his strange line of work with the life he leads alongside his long-suffering wife and his secret encounters with Faustina, his lover. Everything goes awry from one day to the next due, amongst other things, to some compromising photos and an unexpected funeral.
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Plot Summary
A woman is diagnosed with a terminal illness and decides to fulfill her lifelong dream of becoming a mother. She embarks on a journey to find a sperm donor, encountering unexpected complications and emotional challenges along the way. The film explores themes of love, loss, and the definition of family.
Critical Reception
A Perfect Couple received a mixed to positive reception, with critics praising its emotional depth and performances, particularly from Alexandra Paul. However, some found the narrative predictable and the pacing uneven.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its sensitive portrayal of a difficult subject.
Alexandra Paul delivers a compelling and moving performance.
Some viewers found the plot to be somewhat predictable.
Google audience: Audience reception data for 'A Perfect Couple (1998)' on Google is not readily available, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a short film before being expanded into a feature-length movie.
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