A devoted wife, pregnant and betrayed, unleashes a calculated, calm fury on her cheating husband and his manipulative ex, proving that some vows, once broken, can never be truly mended, only avenged.
Type:
Feature
Status:
For sale
Page Count:
70pp
Genre:
Drama, Thriller
Budget:
Independent
Age Rating:
17+
Synopsis/Details
"Vows of Tears" delves into the complex and often painful realities of modern relationships, betrayal, and the enduring impact of choices made in youth. The story centers on Sonya, a strong, intelligent, and deeply loving woman who believes in the sanctity of marriage and fidelity, and Daniel, her husband, who struggles with temptation and the lingering influence of his past. Their seemingly perfect union is shattered when Daniel succumbs to an affair with Veronica, his manipulative and vengeful ex-girlfriend. The narrative explores the generational cycles of relationship advice (Daniel's father's cynical views on control vs. Sonya's mother's emphasis on dignity and self-worth) and how these shape the characters' actions. The film opens with Daniel and Sonya as young, idealistic lovers, deeply committed to each other despite external pressures and differing philosophies on love and sex. Their bond is tested when Daniel goes to college and is tempted by a fraternity sister, and later, when Veronica re-enters his life. Despite his initial resistance and genuine love for Sonya, Daniel eventually falls back into old patterns. The plot points escalate from subtle signs of Daniel's infidelity (his evasiveness, Sonya's growing unease) to a dramatic confrontation where Sonya reveals she knows about his betrayal and the devastating consequences (contracting an STD). Daniel's guilt-ridden attempts at reconciliation are juxtaposed with his continued affair, highlighting his internal conflict and weakness. The climax arrives when Sonya, armed with undeniable proof and a newfound resolve, confronts Veronica with chilling composure, followed by a masterful, emotionally devastating confrontation with Daniel, laying bare the irreparable damage to their marriage.

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The Writer: Bernard Mersier

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan. Some of my work that's been produced include two stage plays. "The same woman in me." "Family abuse" which is also part of an anthology I've written titled "Mirrors with no images." The feature film I have in production is titled "The heartbreaker.” Go to bio
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