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Synopsis
Muriel and her husband Lee are beginning a bright new life in California when he returns from the Korean War. But their newfound stability is upended by the arrival of Lee’s charismatic brother, Julius, a wayward gambler with a secret past. A dangerous love triangle quickly forms. When Julius takes off in search of the young card cheat he’s fallen for, Muriel’s longing for something more propels her into a secret life of her own, gambling on racehorses and exploring a love she never dreamed possible.
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Movie Details
| Germany Releases: | May 29th, 2025 (Limited) |
| MPAA Rating: | R for sexual content, nudity and some language. (Rating bulletin 2871 (cert #55376), 2/5/2025) |
| Running Time: | 117 minutes |
| Keywords: | Toronto International Film Festival 2024, Festival Acquisition, Romantic Drama, 1950s, Romance, Relationships Gone Wrong, LGBTQ+, Infidelity, Gambling, Set in Las Vegas |
| Source: | Based on Fiction Book/Short Story |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |