The Wife

The movie, a poignant drama, primarily evokes strong empathy and sadness for Joan Castleman, a woman who sacrificed her own ambitions and talent for her husband's literary career. Audiences will feel significant anger and disgust towards Joe for his deception and infidelity, and the patriarchal system that enabled it. A pervasive sense of melancholy reflects on lost opportunities and unfulfilled potential. As Joan reaches her breaking point and confronts the truth, there's growing anticipation and eventual satisfaction and relief when she asserts herself, coupled with a degree of inspiration from her quiet strength.