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When the Vows Break
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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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.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews and their sentiment for this made-for-television movie is not readily available.
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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