Indiscretion of an American Wife

Indiscretion of an American Wife

This Longing ... This Yearning ... This Wanting ...

Directed by Vittorio De Sica

Produced by Produzioni De Sica

195364 min6.0 / 10

A melancholic, intimate portrait of a woman caught between passion and duty, set against the romantic backdrop of Rome and a train station, where desire and obligation collide without clear resolution.

While on vacation in Rome, married American Mary Forbes becomes entangled in an affair with an Italian man, Giovanni Doria. As she prepares to leave Italy, Giovanni confesses his love for her; he doesn't want her to go. Together they wander the railroad station where Mary is to take the train to Paris, then ultimately reunite with her husband and daughter in Philadelphia. Will she throw away her old life for this passionate new romance?

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  • Is Indiscretion of an American Wife sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is Indiscretion of an American Wife violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Indiscretion of an American Wife scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Does Indiscretion of an American Wife end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Indiscretion of an American Wife easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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