One of those films I love. The type that go unnoticed, sneak under the radar, and then treat you to rather an impressive, emotional experience that you weren't expecting. 'Separation City' is all about love and fidelity, but it's handled in quite a sensitive way which makes it appeal to a wider audience which pleases me.
Simon is a middle aged husband and father of two children who is growing increasingly tired of the lack of sex and excitement in his life. His wife doesn't offer up much interest in him intimately, and this makes him doubt the relationship. So much so in fact, that when he notices Katrien, the wife of a friend of his, he becomes besotted by her, believing that she can offer him something other than the boredom and stability of his current life. This however, is what appeals to her about him, and she refuses to start an affair with him immediately, believing that this will dilute the attraction she feels for him. Katrien is also dealing with her own demons, having found out that her husband is cheating on her, so is in more of an emotional and wounded state than Simon.
Even so, the film revolves around the pair's obsession with each other, and the lengths they go to to fight it, and then to hide it.
Very enjoyable character study.
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