Another Man's Garden
Another Man's Garden

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Another Man's Garden

2007
Movie
80 min
Portuguese

Sofia, a young girl in Mozambique who is studying to be a doctor, finds that her professor wants more from her than hard work. An unwillingness to compromise her values and potentially her health, may cost her a place there.

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Jocelyn MoorhouseGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A successful London businesswoman, Joelle, is struggling with the breakdown of her marriage and the loss of her child. She travels to Morocco in search of her estranged husband, Marc, who she believes is having an affair. Her journey takes a dark turn when she encounters a mysterious stranger named Salah who seems to know more about her husband's whereabouts and her own past than he should. As Joelle delves deeper into the secrets of her husband and Salah's intentions, she finds herself ensnared in a dangerous game of deception and manipulation.

Critical Reception

Another Man's Garden received mixed to positive reviews from critics. While some praised its atmospheric tension and Kristin Scott Thomas's performance, others found the plot convoluted and the pacing uneven. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the psychological thriller elements and others feeling it failed to fully deliver on its premise.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its moody atmosphere and strong lead performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and an unsatisfying resolution.

  • An intriguing premise that doesn't quite achieve its full potential.

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Fun Fact

Jocelyn Moorhouse, the director, also directed the critically acclaimed films 'Proof' and 'The Dressmaker'.

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