This movie blew me away. I wasn't expecting to like it as much as I did given the very thin story line. But it just crept up on me,going deeper and deeper. Patricia Clarkson is an amazing actress, her pitch is perfect, and she communicates in the most subtle convincing way. She and her co-star, Alexander Siddig made every moment count. I love the way the actors and director held back, not letting this film turn into just another passionate affair broadcast on the screen. I have never seen anything like this movie. It is a masterpiece.