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Othello
by William Shakespeare
Roderigo, distraught over Desdemona's marriage to Othello, contemplates suicide. Iago, however, dissuades him, instead manipulating Roderigo into believing he can still win Desdemona by following Iago's schemes and enriching himself.
Iago attempts to provoke Othello against Brabantio, but Othello remains calm and confident in his actions and reputation. They discuss Othello's recent marriage and the potential repercussions from Desdemona's powerful father.
Blue Eye Samurai
by Amber Noizumi, Michael Green
A powerful lord confronts his daughter about her duty to marry for political alliance rather than love. Using a brutal metaphor about a farmer and his pigs, he asserts his control before revealing he may consider the young samurai she actually desires.
The Handmaiden
by Seo-kyeong Jeong, Chan-wook Park
Hideko and Sookhee share an intimate and charged moment while dressing and undressing each other. The scene explores the blurring lines between servant and mistress, filled with underlying sexual tension and the looming threat of Hideko's forced marriage.
A Doll's House
by Henrik Ibsen
Nora reveals to her friend Mrs. Linde that she secretly illegally borrowed a large sum of money to save her husband's life. The scene explores Nora's pride in her resourcefulness and the immense personal sacrifice she has made to maintain the facade of her traditional marriage.
Humans
by Sam Vincent, Jonathan Brackley
Joe and Laura engage in a heated argument after Joe purchases a 'Synth' without Laura's consent. The scene explores the tension in their marriage regarding Laura's frequent work travel and Joe's struggle to manage the household alone.
Preacher
by Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, Sam Catlin
Jesse Custer attempts to counsel a parishioner he believes is a victim of domestic abuse, offering her protection and legal help. However, the conversation takes a disturbing turn when she reveals that the violence in her marriage is consensual and desired, leaving Jesse morally shaken.
Sleepy Hollow
by Andrew Kevin Walker, Tom Stoppard
Ichabod Crane confronts the terrified Notary Hardenbrook to uncover the truth behind the Van Garrett estate. He discovers a secret marriage and a hidden second will that provides a motive for the supernatural murders haunting the town.
The Kids Are All Right
by Lisa Cholodenko, Stuart Blumberg
Jules delivers a raw and vulnerable apology to her family after her affair is discovered. She reflects on the grueling reality of long-term marriage and the mistakes people make when they lose sight of their partner.
Matchstick Men
by Nick Griffin, Ted Griffin
Roy, a professional con artist suffering from severe OCD and Tourette's, opens up to his psychiatrist about his failed marriage and a potential child he has never met. He describes a harrowing day of mental paralysis, illustrating the dark absurdity of his condition through his obsession with his carpet.
Into the Wild
by Sean Penn
Carine reflects on the profound emotional shift in her parents' marriage following her brother Chris's disappearance. She grapples with the irony that their family has finally found the closeness Chris always wanted, while simultaneously fearing for her mother's fragile mental state as she searches for her son in every stranger she passes.
Chris McCandless reflects on the youthful innocence of his parents before their marriage and the subsequent years of domestic trauma. He expresses a desperate, impossible desire to warn them of the pain they will cause each other and their children, ultimately choosing to distance himself from their legacy in order to survive.
Casablanca
by Julius J. Epstein, Philip G. Epstein, Howard Koch
A drunken and embittered Rick is confronted by Ilsa late at night in his deserted cafe. Rick lashes out with cynical insults regarding their past in Paris, while Ilsa attempts to explain her disappearance and the complicated truth of her marriage.
A Better Place
by Wendy Kesselman
Justin delivers a heartfelt and vulnerable wedding toast to his best friend Barry and his new wife Susan. He recounts childhood memories of running away together and expresses the bittersweet pain of 'losing' his closest companion to marriage.
Moonrise Kingdom
by Wes Anderson, Roman Coppola
Sam and Suzy seek out Cousin Ben at a scout camp to help them escape their families and potentially get married. Cousin Ben offers them a non-legally binding ceremony while warning them of the moral weight of their decision, leading to a brief but intense moment of doubt between the young runaways.
Blue Valentine
by Derek Cianfrance, Cami Delavigne, Joey Curtis
A volatile and intoxicated Dean corners Cindy at her workplace, leading to a explosive argument about the dissolution of their marriage. The situation turns violent when Dean assaults Cindy's boss, Dr. Feinberg, resulting in Cindy's immediate termination and the final shattering of their relationship.
Brooklyn
by Nick Hornby
Eilis questions her fellow boarder, Sheila, about her single status and her views on marriage. Sheila offers a bittersweet and cynical reflection on the reality of domestic life versus the loneliness of her current situation.
The Ballad of Buster Scruggs
by Joel Coen, Ethan Coen
On a wagon train heading West, Billy Knapp awkwardly proposes marriage to Alice Longabaugh as a practical solution to her financial debts and his own fear of aging alone. The two navigate the social and economic realities of the frontier while discovering a mutual, quiet respect for one another.
Bill and Ted Face the Music
by Chris Matheson, Ed Solomon
Bill and Ted attend a couples therapy session with their wives, but fail to understand the individual nature of their marriages. As the therapist tries to help them communicate, the wives express their deep-seated frustrations regarding the duo's obsession with their musical mission and the toll it has taken on their relationships.
The Wedding Crashers
by Steve Faber, Bob Fiber
Jeremy, a cynical divorce lawyer, aggressively deconstructs a client's romanticized view of marriage. He uses hyperbole and dark humor to convince her that her parents' marriage was a sham before ushering her out to prepare for a legal battle.
John encounters a panicked groom hyperventilating in a church bathroom just minutes before the wedding ceremony. He delivers a cynical yet ultimately moving speech about the transition from bachelorhood to the fulfillment of marriage to calm the man down, only to undercut the sentiment with his own predatory intentions.
Winter's Discontent
by Paul Fruchbom, Kemper Donovan
A heated late-night confrontation erupts between two men when Jules finally snaps at Herb's insensitive behavior following his wife's death. The argument escalates into a devastating revelation about Jules's deep-seated feelings for Herb's late wife, Ellen, and the emotional neglect she suffered in her marriage.
Hamlet
Hamlet expresses his profound grief and suicidal ideation following the death of his father and the hasty remarriage of his mother to his uncle. He struggles with feelings of betrayal and disgust at the corruption he perceives in the world and his own family.
Twelfth Night
Malvolio discovers a forged love letter planted by Maria, which he believes is from his mistress, Olivia. He meticulously analyzes the handwriting and cryptic riddles, ultimately falling into the trap of believing he is destined for greatness and Olivia's hand in marriage.
