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Drama, Romance • 1992 • 111 min • Adults (18+)

A psychological drama about a prominent British politician whose carefully constructed life unravels when he pursues an affair with his son's girlfriend. Directed by Louis Malle and starring Jeremy Irons as the politician, Juliette Binoche as his lover, and Miranda Richardson as his wife, the film traces the personal and familial consequences of obsession and infidelity. Based on Josephine Hart's novel, it examines how a single transgression can destabilize relationships, careers, and moral certainty.
Jeremy Irons • Juliette Binoche • Miranda Richardson
A psychological drama about a prominent British politician whose carefully constructed life unravels when he pursues an affair with his son's girlfriend. Directed by Louis Malle and starring Jeremy Irons as the politician, Juliette Binoche as his lover, and Miranda Richardson as his wife, the film traces the personal and familial consequences of obsession and infidelity. Based on Josephine Hart's novel, it examines how a single transgression can destabilize relationships, careers, and moral certainty.
Jeremy Irons • Juliette Binoche • Miranda Richardson
The film explores the devastating consequences of an illicit affair, focusing on themes of forbidden desire, betrayal, and the destruction of family. It presents a cautionary tale about personal responsibility and moral failings without explicitly endorsing a particular political ideology.
The film features a cast that aligns with traditional casting practices. Its narrative explores a personal drama without explicitly critiquing traditional identities or centering on themes of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
The narrative explores the devastating impact of an illicit affair on a seemingly traditional family, depicting the complete erosion of marital fidelity and parental authority, culminating in tragedy.
The film 'Damage' explores an intense and illicit heterosexual affair and its devastating consequences within a family. The narrative does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or explore related themes, maintaining a focus solely on heterosexual relationships and their impact.
The film 'Damage' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes within its narrative. The story centers on a destructive affair between a politician and his son's fiancée, without exploring transgender identities or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts its source material without altering the established gender of any significant character. No character, previously defined as one gender in prior canon, is portrayed as a different gender on screen.
The film "Damage" (1992) is an adaptation of Josephine Hart's novel. The primary characters, including Stephen Fleming, Anna Barton, and Ingrid Fleming, are portrayed by actors whose racial backgrounds are consistent with their established depictions in the source material. No instances of race swapping are present.
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