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AUTS 2025 LAURELS

AUSTIN UNDER THE STARS 2025
OFFICIAL SELECTION

SEPT 13, 2025 AT AFS CINEMA

The Connecting Betrayal

Vivianne Rosenberg

The Connecting Betrayal is a gripping psychological thriller that follows Valerie Coburn, a beautiful widow in her fifties, as she navigates the treacherous waters of midlife crisis and unexpected romance. Adopted as an infant by two women, Valerie's childhood was marked by loneliness and a persistent sense of emptiness. Now reeling from the recent loss of her husband, she finds herself at a crossroads, questioning her identity and purpose. Valerie's life takes a dramatic turn when she becomes entangled with a mysterious younger man she meets on social media. As their passionate relationship unfolds, it triggers a series of events that spiral out of control. Her three adult children grow increasingly suspicious of this new figure in their mother's life, concerned by her uncharacteristic and erratic behavior. Valerie stands up to her children's interference, determined to forge her own path. Her defiance leads them to take drastic measures, seeking psychiatric help for their mother without her consent. As Valerie grapples with her grief, newfound passion, and her children's intervention, she unwittingly becomes embroiled in an International criminal investigation. Set against a backdrop of global intrigue, The Connecting Betrayal weaves together elements of suspense, romance, and crime. Valerie must summon unprecedented courage as she unravels a web of lies and confronts devastating truths. In her fight for autonomy and her future, she discovers hidden strengths and resilience she never knew she possessed. This suspenseful drama explores themes of identity., loss, betrayal, and redemption while touching on issues of diversity and complexities of modern relationships. As Valerie's journey unfolds, she must reconcile with her past, confront her present, and fight for her future in a world where nothing is as it seems.

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