End Of The Affair

28 Mar 2001

Director: Neil Jordan

UK, USA

2000

102 min

In post-war London, writer Maurice Bendrix is consumed by jealousy after his passionate affair with Sarah Miles abruptly ends. He becomes obsessed with discovering why she left him, hiring a private detective to uncover her secrets. Through flashbacks, we see their intense wartime romance and the events leading to their separation. Maurice’s investigation reveals a surprising truth: Sarah made a pact with God to end the affair if her husband survived a bombing. Torn between love and faith, Sarah struggles with her feelings for Maurice while her husband remains oblivious to the truth. “The End of the Affair” explores themes of love, loss, faith, and the enduring power of the past.

Starring: Ralph Fiennes, Julianne Moore, Stephen Rea, Ian Hart, Jason Isaacs