When the Vows Break
When the Vows Break

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When the Vows Break

1995
Movie
120 min
English

Patty Duke plays a divorced woman who goes to law school to defend herself in court after a chauvinistic judge awards her rotten husband their property.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Michael SwitzerGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A successful architect finds herself in a difficult situation when her husband, who is presumed dead, returns alive after a prolonged absence. She has since remarried and built a new life for herself. Her husband's reappearance forces her to confront her past and make difficult choices about her present and future relationships.

Critical Reception

When the Vows Break is a made-for-television drama that received a moderate reception. It was noted for its exploration of complex emotional themes and the performances of its lead actors, though some critics found the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dramatic tension and exploration of marital dilemmas.

  • Some viewers found the storyline to be somewhat conventional for the genre.

  • The performances of the lead actors were generally considered a strong point.

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Fun Fact

Nastassja Kinski, who plays the lead role, is the daughter of German actor Klaus Kinski and has had a prolific career in European and American cinema.

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