Official Movie Synopsis
Set within the sleek, claustrophobic confines of a modern suburban home over the course of a single, real-time evening, the sophisticated conversational comedy-drama chronicles a seemingly innocent gathering that rapidly devolves into a high-stakes psychological battlefield. The narrative centers on two heavily contrasting couples who come together for an impromptu, late-night dinner party. The hosts, a seemingly stable couple stuck in a structural marital rough patch, attempt to project an idealized image of domestic bliss while remaining in deep emotional denial about their fractured connection. Their highly fragile, curated facade is instantly disrupted by the arrival of their dinner guests, a pair of fiercely bohemian, intensely charismatic free spirits who live life entirely without conventional emotional boundaries.
As the evening progresses and wine flows freely across a table scattered with hors d'oeuvres, the guests introduce a provocative psychological parlor game that forces everyone at the table to share every incoming text, phone call, and digital notification out loud. This dangerous invitation for absolute intimacy acts as a devastating catalyst, peeling back layers of deception to spark raw, unpredictable revelations and long-suppressed personal truths. The narrative seamlessly balances sharp drawing-room wit with cringeworthy situational humor, masterfully exploring contemporary western relationship neuroses, identity displacement, and the terrifying vulnerability required to build an authentic partnership. What begins as an elite actor showcase of polite social interactions steadily ratchets up the emotional stakes, leading to an intense, deeply poignant climax that forces both couples to confront the ultimate cost of marital honesty.
Production Cast and Crew Information
The critically acclaimed, real-time independent feature film functions as a premium actor showcase, blending legendary Oscar-nominated veterans with premier icons of modern studio comedy:
- Director: Olivia Wilde
- Screenwriters: Will McCormack and Rashida Jones
- Based on the Original Motion Picture Script By: Filippo Bologna, Paolo Costella, Paolo Genovese, Paola Mammini, and Rolando Ravello
- Lead Producers: Chris Bender, Jake Weiner, and David Kanter
- Director of Photography: Chris Blauvelt
- Production Designer: Katie Byron
- Lead Film Editor: Jennifer Lame
- Official Ensemble Cast:
- Edward Norton as Arthur
- Penélope Cruz as Elena
- Olivia Wilde as Sarah
- Seth Rogen as David
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