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Call Husband
Having found her husband with a mistress, 40-year-old Inna put the unfaithful spouse out the door. At the same time, her neighbor Rimma, who lives a floor above, came from the village sister Alevtina. She is determined to find her husband in the city. Rimma gives the idea to call a man from the service "Husband for an hour" and specially breaks the faucet in his kitchen.
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Plot Summary
In a small Lebanese village, a young woman named Layale struggles under the weight of societal expectations and a strained marriage. When her husband receives a mysterious phone call, their lives are irrevocably altered. The film explores themes of love, betrayal, and the devastating consequences of unspoken truths within a conservative community.
Critical Reception
Call Husband received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its sensitive portrayal of complex relationships and its atmospheric direction. However, some found the pacing to be slow and the narrative somewhat predictable.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its atmospheric direction and sensitive handling of relationship drama.
Some reviewers noted a slow pace and a somewhat predictable storyline.
The film effectively captures the tensions within a conservative community.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in a remote village in Lebanon, adding to its authentic and isolated atmosphere.
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