Adultery (or more precisely how to avoid being caught in the act) is the main plot device of farce, a classic form of comedic theater that can be endlessly modernized. In comedy, adultery rarely leads to a breakup, and even less to a crime of passion. It is portrayed as a minor breach of the marriage contract. Adultery is a dangerous game, but the key is not to get caught – so you can possibly do it again. While the theme of adultery remains timeless, it needs a serious refresh in today’s world. The lover hiding in the closet is outdated in the era of Ikea and open relationships. In a short format, the cliché is turned upside down by depicting an affair agreed upon by mutual consent (to rekindle the couple’s libido), but which turns out to be impossible to carry out. What if cheating on your partner, even with their blessing, wasn’t so easy after all?
When three people live in a two-room apartment, it means there's one too many. But who?
Sloth, greed, envy, lust, pride, wrath, gluttony... How can you indulge in all seven deadly sins in a single evening, without ever leaving the comfort of your home, and without risking a one-way ticket to hell?
One marriage out of two ends in divorce… That night, Steven has to tell his in-laws, who idealise him, that he is getting divorced from their daughter, whom he cheated on. It is at that moment that Mabel’s parents announce to the couple that they are giving them their house in Kensington to raise their future children. How to reignite the flame without appearing simply interested in real estate?
Asking the new neighbours over for dinner to get to know them: a risky move that could end up costing more than it’s worth and a perfect opportunity for a poker comedy where every player must eventually show their hand.
Involuntary adultery can easily lead to involuntary manslaughter, but getting rid of the body of evidence is a whole different matter…