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The 1988 British-American psychological drama directed by Nicolas Roeg, with a screenplay by Dennis Potter adapted from his 1974 play "Schmoedipus," relocates the setting from London to Wilmington, North Carolina. The story follows Linda Henry (Theresa Russell), who lives in a joyless marriage with Dr. Henry Henry (Christopher Lloyd), a man obsessed with model trains and engaged in an affair with Nurse Stein (Sandra Bernhard). Linda encounters a British hitchhiker, Martin (Gary Oldman), who claims to be the son she gave up for adoption as a teenager. Martin exhibits childlike behavior, eliciting maternal feelings in Linda, but his actions become increasingly intrusive and aggressive, particularly towards Henry. As the narrative unfolds, it becomes apparent that Martin may be a figment of Linda's imagination, representing her suppressed emotions and traumas, including a rape that led to her pregnancy. The film delves into themes of motherhood, loneliness, and mental instability, leaving the audience uncertain about the reality of events. Filming took place in Wilmington and Wrightsville Beach, North Carolina. The film was nominated for and won several awards at regional film festivals.