Magpie

Ben chaperones his daughter Matilda to the film set where Alicia stars in a period drama. Alicia's warm and maternal demeanor puts Matilda at ease and makes the set feel welcoming. Meanwhile, Ben's wife Anette remains at home with newborn Lucas, watching the family dynamic from a distance.

Alicia's kindness draws Matilda closer to her, while Ben's attention drifts toward the set and the actress. Anette senses the shift and grows uneasy about the time Ben spends away. The growing closeness foreshadows trouble in the marriage.

Anette spots a tabloid featuring Ben and Alicia together and starts to suspect an emotional betrayal. The discovery rekindles old wounds and deepens her fear of being sidelined. The strain between the couple intensifies as the set cycle continues.

In a night of mounting suspicion, Anette steals Ben's phone while he sleeps and finds messages exchanged with Alicia. The revelation confirms her fears and leaves her feeling betrayed and furious. The trust in their relationship takes a decisive blow.

On set, Alicia apologizes for the tabloid misrepresentation, and Ben downplays it, finding the attention flattering. Their exchange carries an undercurrent of attraction that hints at something more than professional respect. The moment marks the start of a private tension between them.

Alicia's texts grow flirtatious, and Ben and Alicia begin secretly sexting each other. The communication stays covert, nurturing a dangerous intimacy away from Anette's watchful eye. The line between professional camaraderie and personal infatuation blurs.

On their day off, Ben stays at home while Anette takes the children to the park. An acquaintance at the park hints at Ben's history of infidelity, fueling Anette's suspicions. A text from Alicia expresses interest in meeting when Ben is alone, prompting a tense internal debate.

Anette confronts the idea of Ben's past unfaithfulness as she talks to acquaintances at the park. The conversation plants seeds of doubt about Ben's loyalty and deepens the fraught dynamic with Alicia. The park scene underscores the fragility of everyone’s trust.

Ben wakes up sick after dinner, leaving Anette to take Matilda to the film set instead. His illness creates a new imbalance in the family routine and heightens Anette's sense of responsibility. The absence during filming amplifies the strain on their fragile relationship.

Ben goes to a trailer as directed and, through Matilda's video camera, watches Alicia perform a striptease for him. The moment is interrupted when Matilda has run away, forcing Ben to abandon the scene. The illicit fantasy is cut short by parental duty.

Matilda is found after running away, and Anette arrives at the set to chastise Ben for his lack of supervision. The confrontation exposes the growing rift between Ben and Anette in front of others. The family tensions escalate as the filming continues to its conclusion.

On the last day of filming, Anette brings Matilda to the set early and secretly invites Alicia to dinner at their home. The invitation hints that Anette knows about the supposed affair and intends to reveal it. The tension tightens as everyone anticipates the confrontation.

Alicia says goodbye to Matilda but angrily rejects Ben, shattering any pretense of a professional relationship. Ben erupts, declaring that he will divorce Anette and move away from the false narrative that has surrounded them. The dinner becomes a confession, and the truth starts to surface.

Ben drives into the woods, hoping to call Alicia, but hears Anette's voice on the other end due to a secret number swap. The twist reveals Alicia never pursued an affair and the striptease was Anette in disguise. Distracted and furious, Ben loses control of the car and crashes.