The Wife on Vacation... The Lover in Town
The Wife on Vacation... The Lover in Town

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The Wife on Vacation... The Lover in Town

1980
Movie
90 min
Italian

Andrea Damiani sends his wife Valeria off on a skiing holiday so he can spend time with his demanding mistress, Giulia. Little does he suspect that Valeria is having a rendezvous with a Count she recently met. However, Valeria does not know that 'Count' Giovanni is really just a manager's assistant, namely, Andrea's.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Paul B. "Buzz" KulikGenres: Drama, Romance

Plot Summary

A woman, believed to be on vacation, is actually involved in a passionate affair. Her husband, unaware of her true activities, begins to suspect something is amiss. The situation escalates as the lover becomes more entangled in her life, leading to a complex emotional triangle with potential consequences for all involved.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television movie garnered a mixed reception, largely due to its melodramatic storyline and predictable plot. While some critics noted the performances of its lead actors, others found the narrative contrived and the exploration of marital infidelity to be superficial.

What Reviewers Say

  • Criticized for its over-the-top drama and predictable narrative arc.

  • Performances were seen as adequate but could not elevate the weak script.

  • Panned for its superficial treatment of complex relationship themes.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this older television film, but general sentiment suggests it was considered a typical, somewhat forgettable made-for-TV romance-drama of its era, with little lasting impact.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a pilot for a potential television series.

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