A Couch in New York
1996·Movie·
·1h 48min


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About
A Man... A Woman... A Dog... The perfect combination for romance...
Dr. Henry Harriston is a successful psychoanalyst in New York City. When he is near a nervous breakdown, he arranges to change his flat with Beatrice Saulnier from France for a while. Both don't know each other and both find themselves deeply involved into the social settings of the other, because the decision to change their flats is made overnight. Could be the perfect amusement, but suddenly Henry finds himself beaten up by Beatrice' lover and Beatrice is considered to be Dr. Harriston's substitute by his clients...
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersOvercoming PrejudiceMistaken IdentityLove And Relationships
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUnlikely FriendshipFish Out Of WaterPersonal GrowthMistaken IdentityUnforeseen ConsequencesLove TriangleCross-Cultural RomanceRom-Com Entanglements
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
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Crew
Directed by:
Chantal Akerman, Gabriel Julien-Laferrière, Dietrich Lohmann
Produced by:
Diana Elbaum, Régine Konckier, Robin O'Hara
Composed by:
Sonia Wieder-Atherton
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