Romy seems to have it all—she’s running a big company in New York, plus juggling life as a wife and mom. But even with her solid marriage to Jacob, who’s all into theater and artsy stuff, something’s missing for her in the bedroom. Things heat up when she meets Samuel, a young intern at work. It’s like he can sense what she wants, and pretty soon they start this intense but risky affair that dances on the line of who’s got the power.

At the same time, Reijn was already making a name for herself in American comedy with Bodies Bodies Bodies. That’s when Nicole Kidman heard about this project and signed on. She brings Romy to life with such a natural energy, showing once again she’s not afraid to take on bold, unconventional roles.

In the story, Romy risks everything—her job and her family (which includes Antonio Banderas as her husband and their two daughters) by getting into this steamy thing with Samuel. She’s exploring new sexual dynamics and submission—pretty different from her usual boss-lady lifestyle where she’s always in charge.

It’s an intriguing ride seeing how someone usually in control steps into something so unpredictable.
Romy’s background doesn’t really need explaining since kink is pretty much accepted these days.

But you know what? The writing here nails it. It’s all about how a relationship grows and pushes boundaries. They show that messy, real progression of getting to the good stuff—way more authentic than usual flicks like this. The story doesn’t just hand you a perfectly formed narrative. It drags us through all the weirdness, awkward stumbles, and funny stuff that comes with figuring things out.

Then there’s Harris Dickinson in the mix. This guy has already impressed some serious directors—even though he’s still pretty new on the scene. He brings out this cool take on modern masculinity, blending sensitivity with a touch of edge while playing around with gender norms—without backing down from all the confusion that can cause.

Long story short, this film is more playful and witty than your typical thriller vibe, even if it slips away from being an outright thriller sometimes. It’s doing its thing in its own quirky way!
This movie knows just how to have fun while poking at itself a little. It’s like the movie knows exactly what it’s doing—it kind of chases its own story while giving the audience a sly wink. It pulls this off without ever getting cheesy or over-the-top, keeping things fresh, self-aware, and genuinely fun to watch.