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The toll of keeping necessary secrets from the people you love

#SecretKeeping
1 director5 episodesin Character Psychology
Raised byJulio

Martin Scorsese

5 episodes touching this theme
  • Not explored
    King of Comedy

    · raised by Julio

    "He’s almost aggressively open; the harm comes from delusion, not secrecy."

    Cross-refThe Lives of OthersA Separation
  • Partially
    Goodfellas

    · raised by Julio

    "Henry’s lies and double life wear on Karen, but you stress he’s brazen more than secretive."

    Cross-refThe Lives of OthersA Separation
  • Strongly explored
    The Aviator

    · raised by Julio

    "You highlight how hiding his illness and deals damages his relationships and leaves him isolated."

    Cross-refThe Lives of OthersAtonement
  • Strongly explored
    The Irishman

    · raised by Julio

    "You focus on Peggy’s cold stare and the lifelong distance his secrets create with his daughters."

    Cross-refThe Lives of OthersAtonement
  • Strongly explored
    Killers of the Flower Moon

    · raised by Julio

    "You focus on Ernest lying to Mollie about the poisonings and murders and how it corrodes their bond."

    Cross-refThe Lives of OthersA Separation