Belinda's (Ferryl Christina Lawson) ife objectively couldn't be better, she's married to her high school sweetheart, Quincy (Devin Laster) who's a doctor, she has a good job working remotely at a law firm, the two of them have a nice home in the suburbs, and the only thing that stands between them and utter bliss is not having a child. But they're still young and are trying ... or at least, they have agreed to try, only of late Quincy seems to have lost all interest in her. This is naturally, this frustrates Belinda, so much so that she suspects him of having an affair - though there's literally no actual indication of that. Enter carpte cleaner Cordell (Rowe), whose services Belinda requires one day - and he's pretty good-looking, about Belinda's age, and the two get along nicely - and in a moment of weakness a few days later, Belinda calls him over for sex. Now he's without attachment, so he has no reason not to come, but he makes it clear to her that he wants to be more than just her boytoy. And this is where it gets tricky, because the very evening of Belinda cheating on him, Quincy comes home a changed man and acts so frisky guilt-ridden Belinda feels overwhelmed. Obviously though, Belinda has no more need for Cordell now that her husband finally fulfills her sexual needs, but he's not one to just give up on her. And then Belinda does get pregnant, and while Belinda is sure it's Quincy's she can't be sure. And Cordell is more than willing to accept the responsibility even. Thing is, when she finally tells Quincy about her pregnancy, his reaction is not quite what she has expected ...

Now if above synopsis made you believe A Neglected Wife is either a conjugal drama or a steamy erotic thriller, you'll probably be disappointed even if the film is a bit of both. But above all else, this is a character piece that borrows elements from all quarters (including romantic comedy even) to build everything into something original, and that culminates in a very unexpected finale triggered by a major plottwist. And a very competent and relatable small ensemble sure helps bringing this clever story to life to make it into a pretty worthwhile movie.

review © by Mike Haberfelner

 

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