Dec. 25, 2017|USA|130 Min.|R
Genre: Drama;Romance
Description: Set in 1950s London, *Phantom Thread* follows the life of Reynolds Woodcock, a renowned fashion designer crafting exquisite dresses for high society and royalty. While his clients admire him as a visionary whose creations elevate their personas, his obsessive and controlling nature mirrors his brilliance. His sister, Cyril, manages the daily operations of his fashion house, shielding him from distractions. Haunted by the memory of their late mother, Reynolds often embeds hidden messages into the linings of his garments.
The story takes a turn when Reynolds meets Alma, a foreign waitress, during a visit to his countryside retreat. Their relationship blossoms, and she moves in with him, becoming his muse, model, and lover. Initially skeptical, Cyril eventually respects Alma’s determination. However, as Alma grows more involved in Reynolds’s world, his aloof and exacting behavior creates tension. A romantic gesture from Alma backfires when Reynolds criticizes her for disrupting his meticulous routines. In retaliation, she secretly poisons his tea with wild mushrooms, causing him to fall critically ill.
During his recovery, Reynolds experiences haunting visions of his mother and relies on Alma’s devoted care. Upon regaining his strength, he proposes to Alma, declaring that a house that never changes is “a dead house.” Despite her initial hesitation, she accepts. After a blissful honeymoon in Switzerland, their relationship faces fresh challenges as Reynolds’s demanding nature resurfaces.
Cast director: Paul Thomas Anderson
Cast actor: Daniel Day-Lewis, Vicky Krieps, Lesley Manville, Camilla Rutherford, Gina McKee, Brian Gleeson, Harriet Sansom Harris, Lujza Richter, Julia Davis, Julie Vollono
Original name: Phantom Thread