Keeping Secrets
Keeping Secrets

Keeping Secrets

1991Movie96 minEnglish

Based on Suzanne Somer's autobiography, the film tells of her troubled childhood, her affairs, her abortion and her arrest for writing bad cheques and posing nude.

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IMDb5.9/10
Director: Harry P. J. de BeerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A young, ambitious architect falls for the wife of a wealthy industrialist he is working for. He finds himself caught in a web of deceit and danger as he attempts to navigate the complex relationship and his own moral boundaries. The situation escalates, threatening to destroy his career and his life.

Critical Reception

Keeping Secrets was a modest independent film that garnered little attention upon its release. It received a mixed reception from the few critics who reviewed it, with praise for its intentions but criticism for its execution. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with its limited release preventing widespread viewership.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film attempts a complex dramatic narrative but often feels underdeveloped.
  • Performances are a mixed bag, with some cast members outshining others.
  • The romantic and dramatic elements do not always cohere effectively.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce due to the film's limited release. Those available suggest a film that shows some promise but ultimately fails to fully engage or satisfy.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, utilizing various urban and suburban locations to create the setting for the architect's burgeoning career and dangerous entanglement.

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