The Shape of Things

The Shape of Things

Seduction Is An Art

200396 min6.1 / 10

A darkly cerebral romantic drama about seduction and manipulation that uses intimate character study to explore the performative nature of love and identity.

Quiet, unassuming Adam is changing in a major way, thanks to his new girlfriend, art student Evelyn. Adam's friends are a little freaked by the transformation.

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