The Prince of Tides

In the bustling, introspective world of Manhattan’s mental‑health circles, Susan Lowenstein works as a compassionate psychiatrist whose patients carry the weight of secrets that echo far beyond the city’s concrete walls. When a desperate call arrives from the deep‑south, she is drawn into the life of a family whose roots lie in the humid, sprawling fields of South Carolina. The catalyst is a young woman whose fragile psyche hints at a painful past, and Susan finds herself compelled to travel northward, seeking the help of a man who knows the family better than anyone else.

Tom Wingo arrives from his modest hometown, a high‑school teacher and coach accustomed to the quiet rhythms of a rural community. Though his own marriage is strained and his future feels confined, he is guided by a fierce loyalty to his sister and a lingering sense of unfinished business. The stark contrast between his Southern upbringing and the fast‑paced New York environment creates a palpable tension, as Tom must navigate unfamiliar social currents while confronting memories that refuse to stay buried.

As Susan and Tom delve deeper into the tangled histories that bind the siblings, a tentative partnership forms, marked by intellectual curiosity and an unexpected emotional draw. Their sessions become a dance of revelation and restraint, with the promise of romance hovering just beyond the professional veneer. The film’s tone is lyrical and melancholy, balancing the heat of Southern trauma with the cool, analytical world of psychotherapy, inviting viewers to wonder how far two strangers will go to untangle the ghosts that shape a family’s present.

Last Updated: August 10, 2025 at 13:35