The Great Pretender (2018) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2018 · 71 min · English

#16,082 2

Directed by

Nathan Silver

Starring

Esther Garrel, Keith Poulson, Linas Phillips, Craig Mums Grant, Bruce Smolanoff, C. Mason Wells

A French director named Mona tries to confront her past by staging a play based on her former relationship. As she directs, she becomes increasingly involved with the actor portraying her lover, Chris. Their connection blurs the boundaries between the performance and reality, leading to a complex situation involving unreciprocated feelings and confusion. The drama explores themes of love, memory, and the search for resolution.