Darling Stranger
Darling Stranger

Darling Stranger

2002Movie95 minPortuguese

On Alberto's birthday, his daughter Zezé gets engaged. But the party turns sour when he decides to expose his pain and regrets.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Philippe MuylGenres: Drama, Mystery, Romance

Plot Summary

A wealthy and elegant woman, Agnes Varda, discovers that her husband, a successful businessman, has been leading a double life. Upon his sudden death, she decides to investigate his secrets, leading her to uncover a hidden past and a complex web of relationships that challenge her perception of love and loyalty. As she delves deeper, she finds herself drawn into the enigma of the other woman in his life.

Critical Reception

Darling Stranger received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often highlighting Catherine Deneuve's performance and the film's atmospheric mystery. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, while others praised its exploration of complex emotions and relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Catherine Deneuve delivers a compelling performance as a woman unraveling her husband's secrets.
  • The film offers a stylish and atmospheric look into marital deception and hidden lives.
  • While intriguing, the mystery element could have been more developed for some viewers.

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Fun Fact

Catherine Deneuve and Richard Berry, who play the lead couple, had previously starred together in the 1983 film 'The Last Metro'.

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