Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

Mr. and Mrs. Iyer

Year: 2003

Runtime: 120 min

Language: Hindi

Director: Aparna Sen

Drama

As a widow's life intersects with a photographer's, their disparate paths converge in a small town gripped by martial law. When Hindu fanatics threaten to tear them apart, the unlikely duo must join forces to survive, forging an unbreakable bond in the face of adversity.

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1

Marriage Counseling Begins

John and Jane Smith attend marriage counseling, where they are confronted with the disheartening state of their relationship. With intimacy long gone, they struggle to remember the last time they were intimate, highlighting a significant disconnect between them.

2

Memories of First Meeting

During the counseling session, John and Jane reminisce about their first meeting in Bogotá, Colombia. Ironically both were trying to evade local authorities, but their immediate connection led them to fall in love and eventually marry.

Bogotá, Colombia
3

Revealing Their True Professions

As their marriage struggles, it's revealed that both John and Jane are elite assassins, each working for different organizations. Their contrasting styles—Jane's meticulous planning and John's impulsive nature—highlight the differences in their personal and professional identities.

4

Targeting the Same Man

Things take a turn when both are assigned to eliminate the same target, Benjamin 'The Tank' Danz. Their misunderstanding of each other's intentions leads to a chaotic and botched hit, setting off a chain of confrontational events.

5

Attempted Eliminations

In a desperate bid to survive, John and Jane attempt to kill each other after concluding they are now threats. Their conflicting attempts culminate in a high-octane showdown in their home, filled with tension and confrontations.

Their home
6

Choosing Love Over Violence

As they face each other with guns drawn, love ultimately prevails. Instead of taking each other's lives, they drop their weapons, rekindling their connection amidst the chaos of their lives as assassins.

7

New Threats Arise

Despite their regained intimacy, new threats loom over the Smiths as their employers label them as liabilities. This new danger becomes a catalyst for further conflict, forcing them into a defensive stance.

8

Bounty on Their Heads

John's best friend, Eddie, is presented with a $400,000 bounty for each of the Smiths but intriguingly refuses to accept it. This puts the couple in even greater danger, leaving them vulnerable to a swarm of assassins.

9

Desperate Escape

In a dramatic twist, John and Jane commandeer their neighbor’s minivan to escape the assassins. During their getaway, they engage in a spectacular showdown, eliminating attackers while bickering about their combat styles.

10

Planning to Kidnap Danz

After consulting with Eddie, John and Jane plot to kidnap Danz from prison, thinking this will appease their helicopter employers. However, Danz reveals that he is actually bait designed to pit them against each other after uncovering their marriage.

High-Security Prison
11

Facing a Unified Battle

The couple, determined to work together, prepare for a unified battle against their enemies. They abandon their individual tactics and embrace their bond, readying themselves for an overwhelming fight.

12

Climactic Showdown

In an intense and thrilling finale, John and Jane fend off numerous armed forces in a department store. Their collaboration allows them to showcase their new teamwork, blending their skills and strategies seamlessly.

Department Store
13

Return to Counseling

With the chaos behind them, John and Jane return to their marriage counselor. Here, they express how the challenges they faced together have ultimately led to a deeper love and renewed happiness in their relationship.

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