Dream Lover

Dream Lover

If you think you know your lover. Think again. Especially if she's your wife.

R 1994 · 103 min · ★ 6.8 · Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Not long after they cross paths at an art gallery, architect Ray Reardon and hypnotically sensual Lena are married with children. But as strange incidents occur, Ray begins to realize he may not really know the woman he married.

Directed by Nicholas Kazan · Written by Nicholas Kazan

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