
The Killing of Two Lovers
Directed by Robert Machoian
Produced by Sorø Films, Back40 Pictures
A tense, melancholic portrait of a man unraveling through marital dissolution, where intimate family bonds fracture under the weight of jealousy and despair.
In a rural Utah town, David, a father of four, grapples with his separation from wife Nikki as she pursues a new relationship.
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Is The Killing of Two Lovers sad? Yes, very. More sad than 98% of films.
Is The Killing of Two Lovers violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Does The Killing of Two Lovers end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is The Killing of Two Lovers scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Killing of Two Lovers easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
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Like The Killing of Two Lovers
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.























































