We Don't Live Here Anymore

Jack and his wife Terry host a dinner party for their friends Hank and Edith. As the evening unfolds, the atmosphere is seemingly pleasant but hints of deeper issues begin to emerge.

During the dinner, Jack and Edith sneak out for a beer run, only to reveal that they are having an affair. This shocking revelation sets the stage for the emotional turmoil that follows in their relationships.

Upon their return, a drunken Terry accuses Jack of infidelity after suspecting that the beer run was merely a cover. In a heated exchange, Jack vehemently denies the accusation but is briefly thrown out of the house.

Terry wakes up the next morning and apologizes to Jack for her behavior the previous night. She expresses a desire to stop drinking, while their children sense that something is wrong between their parents.

Jack and Edith carry on with their affair, meeting secretly in the woods and at motels. Meanwhile, Terry suspects that Jack is still being unfaithful, although she remains unaware that Edith is the other woman.

Hank, feeling the pressure of his failed novel submissions, grapples with his own feelings for another woman. He confides in Jack about his conflicted emotions regarding his marriage.

While walking downtown, Terry encounters Hank as he celebrates his poem being published in The New Yorker. Despite his success, Hank appears unfulfilled, and they share a moment of camaraderie.

In a surprising twist, Terry and Hank begin their own affair. Jack ultimately discovers their relationship, leading to heated confrontations and deepening emotional wounds.

During a celebration of Hank's publication, Terry and Hank leave together, witnessed by Jack and Edith. The public displays of affection intensify the existing emotional fractures in their relationships.

After the party, Jack reveals to Terry that he is in love with Edith, which devastates her. The emotional confrontation raises the stakes for everyone involved as they all grapple with their feelings.

Terry spends the night cleaning up the house instead of sleeping next to Jack. This action symbolizes her inner turmoil and the emotional distress caused by their deteriorating marriage.

The next morning, Jack's children express their concerns about their parents potentially getting a divorce. Jack tries to reassure them, attempting to maintain some semblance of normalcy amidst the chaos.

Upon discovering his packed suitcase, Jack breaks down and expresses his desire not to leave Terry. This moment of vulnerability signals a turning point as he and Terry agree to work on their marriage.

Terry warns Jack that Edith plans to confront Hank about their affair. Jack's attempt to talk with Hank reveals that his friend was already cognizant of the cheating, further complicating their relationships.

In a dramatic finale, Edith tells Hank that she and their daughter are leaving for her mother's. Despite Hank's earlier forgiveness, Edith's decision highlights the irreparable damage in their relationship.