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Paul, Lisa and Caroline
Paul is a middle aged director of TV commercials who has a longstanding on-again, off-again relationship with actress Lisa (Diane Miller) when he marries much younger fledgling writer Caroline (Gena Lee) out of the blue. Initially apprehensive of one another, the two women end up falling in love, excluding Paul from their union with terrible results.
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Plot Summary
Paul, a married businessman, finds himself entangled in a passionate affair with Lisa, a younger woman. Their relationship becomes complicated when Lisa's sister, Caroline, also develops feelings for Paul. The film explores the complex emotional and psychological dynamics of love, desire, and betrayal among the three individuals.
Critical Reception
The film received mixed to positive reviews, with particular praise for the performances of the lead actors, especially Bibi Andersson and Harriet Andersson. Some critics noted its mature handling of complex relationships, while others found its pacing to be somewhat slow.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for strong performances from its lead actresses.
Explores the complexities of love triangles with a mature tone.
Some found the narrative development to be deliberate.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by Swedish author Astrid Lindgren, though this is often overlooked due to Lindgren's fame for children's literature.
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