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The Lovers

The Lovers

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2017
1h 34m
5.4(96 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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Production Companies

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Cast & Crew

11 members
Acting

Debra Winger

Mary

Debra Winger
Acting

Tracy Letts

Michael

Tracy Letts
Acting

Aidan Gillen

Robert

Aidan Gillen
Acting

Melora Walters

Lucy

Melora Walters
Acting

Tyler Ross

Joel

Tyler Ross
Acting

Jessica Sula

Erin

Jessica Sula
Acting

Lesley Fera

Susan

Lesley Fera
Acting

Janine Mitchell

Susan's friend

No Image
Acting

Vanessa Campbell

Dance Receptionist

Vanessa Campbell
Acting

Eric Satterberg

John

Eric Satterberg
Acting

Wayne Alon Scott

Unknown Role

Wayne Alon Scott

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