A Burning Desire
A Burning Desire

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A Burning Desire

2011
Movie
81 min
French

Yann and Rose are young, they love and want to have a child. Nine months later ... still no baby in sight. They then show great imagination and try everything ... no matter what it is. But they wish so hardly to be three that, is not likely they finish all alone?

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Mark LamprellGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

A woman reeling from her husband's sudden death discovers he was leading a double life. As she navigates her grief and the shocking revelations, she begins to question everything she thought she knew about her marriage and herself. The film follows her journey as she uncovers secrets and confronts the complexities of love and loss.

Critical Reception

A Burning Desire received a mixed to positive reception from critics, who praised its performances, particularly Toni Collette's, and its emotional depth. However, some found the pacing uneven and the plot predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for strong performances from its lead actresses.

  • Noted for its exploration of grief and marital secrets.

  • Some found the narrative to be somewhat conventional.

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Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a television series before being developed into a feature film.

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