The Lovers

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The Lovers

"A love so strong it can survive marriage."

2017

1h 34m

5.4(93 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Romance

Overview

The separation of a long married couple goes awry when they fall for each other again.

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Cast & Crew

11 members

Acting

Debra Winger

Mary

Acting

Tracy Letts

Michael

Acting

Aidan Gillen

Robert

Acting

Melora Walters

Lucy

Acting

Tyler Ross

Joel

Acting

Jessica Sula

Erin

Acting

Lesley Fera

Susan

Acting

Janine Mitchell

Susan's friend

No Image

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Vanessa Campbell

Dance Receptionist

Acting

Eric Satterberg

John

Acting

Wayne Alon Scott

Unknown Role

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