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In Philomel Cottage, a newlywed couple, Alex and Gerald Martin, settle into their picturesque home in the English countryside, where the tranquility of their surroundings belies the dark secrets they each harbor. As they approach their one-month anniversary, the couple's seemingly idyllic life begins to unravel under the weight of hidden truths. Alex, who has a complicated past involving previous marriages, reflects on her choices and the events that led her to Gerald. Unbeknownst to him, she has a history that includes sinister methods of securing her future, casting a shadow over their relationship.
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