Trust 2021

In the vibrant metropolis of New York City, Brooke Gatwick (character) and Owen Shore have been inseparable since their high school days. As they navigate the challenges of starting a family and realizing Brooke’s artistic vision through her own gallery, featuring the works of enigmatic painter Ansgar Doyle, their relationship becomes increasingly strained. Ansgar’s overt flirtations with Brooke only serve to further exacerbate Owen’s growing unease.

As tensions rise, Owen seeks solace in the idea of a Christmas getaway to Paris, purchasing tickets without sharing his plans with Brooke, hoping that some much-needed respite will allow them to conceive and rekindle their romance. However, Brooke is fixated on the gallery’s upcoming exhibit, featuring Ansgar’s provocative art, and refuses to budge.

One fateful night, a chance discovery of suspicious text messages on Owen’s phone sets Brooke’s suspicions ablaze, fueling her fears that he may be betraying her with another woman. Ansgar’s whispered confidences about Damien Light, a renowned film director, and his interest in acquiring Ansgar’s art for an upcoming project only add to the sense of unease.

As Brooke reluctantly agrees to meet with Damien at Paris’s Marias Hotel, Owen seizes the opportunity to accept an assignment in Las Vegas, further solidifying his distance from his increasingly distraught wife. The night wears on, and Brooke’s suspicions about Owen’s infidelity are reinforced when she discovers him departing under the cover of darkness, only to have her worst fears confirmed by his late-night visit to a mysterious address touted as a haven for lovers.

Meanwhile, in a chance encounter at a local bar with his friend Adam, Owen meets Amy, a charming journalism major from Columbia University. Despite her initial reserve, Amy’s flirtatious advances soon leave Owen reeling. As they surrender to their desires and consummate their passion, Brooke’s text messages interrupt the intimacy, leaving Owen consumed by regret.

In a desperate bid to put the past behind him, Owen asks Amy to vanish into thin air, never to be seen again. But Amy’s lingering presence and her plea for his guidance on her future in journalism leave Owen grappling with the consequences of his actions and the uncertain trajectory of his marriage.

As Brooke (character name) returns to New York after sealing the deal in Paris, Ansgar’s artistic endeavors come to fruition with a provocative nude painting of her as the pièce de résistance at his gallery showing. Meanwhile, Owen’s suspicions about Ansgar and Brooke’s burgeoning closeness are heightened on the night of the exhibition, where Amy’s (character name) arrival captures Ansgar’s attention. In an attempt to deflect attention from himself, Owen fabricates a story about running into Amy at a bar, but Brooke begins to unravel the truth when she discovers an autographed napkin that Owen had given Amy earlier.

As tensions escalate, Owen and Ansgar engage in a heated confrontation, prompting Amy to intervene by asking Ansgar to escort her home. As they depart, Brooke’s curiosity gets the better of her, leading her to investigate Owen’s nocturnal activities on his phone. The revelation that Owen has been truthful about his work, rather than his infidelity, only serves to intensify Brooke’s frustration. Owen eventually confesses to a momentary lapse with Amy, prompting Brooke to storm out, phone in hand.

Amy’s true intentions are revealed when Ansgar drops her off at Brooke and Owen’s apartment, where she confides in Owen about their prior encounter, orchestrated by Brooke’s friend Eleanor as part of a sting operation. Brooke had initially instructed Amy to cancel the ruse, but Amy ignored her instructions, instead opting to play along and present Owen with the autographed napkin as proof.

As the art exhibition unfolds, Amy meets with Brooke, recanting her earlier claims and returning the payment she received from Brooke. Meanwhile, Brooke’s investigation into Owen’s phone activity yields a surprising discovery: his extramarital encounters were merely fabrications for an investigative piece on an unfaithful senator. The real Sarah, one of Owen’s work colleagues, had arranged an apartment for the couple in Paris.

Upon her return to New York, Brooke discovers Owen and Amy engaged in conversation, prompting Amy to apologize for crossing professional boundaries. Owen, however, is left reeling from the realization that his wife’s machinations led him into temptation. As Amy departs, she returns the payment and leaves the apartment, leaving Owen to confront his own culpability.

The question of Brooke’s fidelity remains unresolved, with her refusal to confirm or deny rumors about Ansgar’s advances in Paris serving as a tantalizing enigma throughout the film.

As Owen’s departure date to Las Vegas approaches, he meticulously prepares his luggage, carefully packing each item with precision and purpose. Amidst this quiet ritual, a poignant moment of revelation unfolds as he pulls out the tickets for Paris - a reminder of their once-shared dreams. With a mix of nostalgia and longing, he shares the travel documents with Brooke, whose expression softens as she contemplates the what-ifs of their future together. As her thoughts wander to a hypothetical scenario where they’re strolling hand-in-hand along the Seine with a little one in tow, something shifts within her. The weight of uncertainty gives way to acceptance, and for the first time, she opens herself up to the possibility of a life with Owen - one that may yet unfold amidst the City of Light’s iconic landmarks and whispered promises.