The Woman in the Fifth (2011)

In the mesmerizing labyrinth of Paris, Tom Ricks (Ethan Hawke), a troubled American writer and former college lecturer, seeks salvation. His life has been fractured by an unsavory scandal that cost him his job and sent him fleeing across the Atlantic, fueled by a desperate desire to reconnect with his estranged wife and daughter. However, the City of Light proves to be less forgiving than he hoped, leading him down a twisting path to a seedy hotel in the city's outskirts. To survive, he's forced into the nocturnal world of a night guard, a far cry from the academic halls he once graced. Just when Tom's life seems destined for despair, he crosses paths with the enigmatic Margit (Dame Kristin Scott Thomas). A beautiful widow shrouded in mystery, Margit offers him a glimpse of hope amid his turmoil. Their connection ignites a fervent and intense love affair that seems to breathe life back into Tom's existence. But as their relationship deepens, a series of inexplicable events begin to unfold. The line between reality and illusion blurs, hinting at an obscure force pulling the strings of his life. The underbelly of Paris starts to reveal a sinister connection between Margit and a string of unsolved murders that leaves Tom questioning everything he thought he knew. As passion intertwines with paranoia, "The Woman in the Fifth" serves a chilling tale of love, mystery, and the unravelling of a man caught in the web of his own life.

The Woman in the Fifth is a drama movie featuring Ethan Hawke and directed by Paweł Pawlikowski.

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