The Wife 2018 by Björn Runge

 Synopsis

40 years of a successful marriage, Joan Castleman starring Glenn Close and Joe Castleman starring Jonathan Pryce are the perfect soulmates to each other. Joe happens to be a narcissist having a self-obsessive nature, Joan is the opposite of that. Joe is a well acclaimed American Novelist who enjoys his “very public life”, Joan is very supportive of that and sews the great man with her incredible grace, charisma, and wisdom. The so “successful” marriage of Joe and Joan is built on Joan’s untold sacrifices of dreams and aspirations for the sake of the fame of her husband. Now the night has come where Joe is going to be honored with a Nobel prize for his incredible writing adding another gem to his kitty, but what happens when Joan realizes her self-worth and decides to take it no more.

 Cast & Crew

Actors: Christian Slater, Harry Lloyd, Glenn Close, Jonathan Pryce

Directors: Björn Runge

Writers: Jane Anderson (screenplay), Meg Wolitzer (novel)

Producers: Rosalie Swedlin, Louise Foldager, Tempest, Gustafsson, Bluemhube

Production: Tempo Productions