The Overnight

The Overnight

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201579 min5.9 / 10

A darkly comedic, sexually charged exploration of suburban inhibition and desire that uses escalating absurdity and nudity to examine marital anxiety and self-discovery.

Alex, Emily, and their son, RJ, are new to Los Angeles. A chance meeting at the park introduces them to the mysterious Kurt, Charlotte, and Max. A family “playdate” becomes increasingly interesting as the night goes on.

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