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Woman Wanted (1999)

“A father. A son. And the woman who tore them apart.”

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Plot

In the film "Woman Wanted" (1999), we traverse the complex emotional terrain navigated by a woman, played by Hunter, who finds herself entangled in an intricate web of affection and rivalry. Hired as a housekeeper for a widower (Moriarty) and his adult son (Sutherland), she becomes an unexpected object of desire for both men, instigating a tempest of jealousy and unspoken tension. As the tale unfolds, the widower, in a desperate attempt to hold onto her, proposes marriage. This proposal ignites the son's hidden feelings, leading to a disarray of emotions. But, the real drama unfurls when she makes the audacious decision to intentionally conceive a child, not divulging whether the father could be the widower or his son. This twist of events neither secures her a place beside one man nor the other. Instead, it binds both men together, not by their love for her, but by their shared responsibility towards the unborn child. Through passion and uncertainty, "Woman Wanted" explores the unusual intersections of love, rivalry, and familial bonds, immersing viewers in a world where love is as complex as it is captivating.

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Woman Wanted is a drama movie featuring Holly Hunter and directed by Alan Smithee.

It is possible to buy Woman Wanted on Amazon Video or rent it on Apple TV.