On the surface, Ivy (played by Olivia Colman) and Theo (Benedict Cumberbatch) appear to have it all: a thriving marriage, flourishing careers, and a beautiful family. But behind the glossy image of perfection, tensions simmer. As Theo’s once-promising career begins to crumble and Ivy’s professional star rises, the delicate balance between them starts to unravel. What follows is a quiet eruption of rivalry, buried insecurities, and unspoken resentment threatening to tear their picture-perfect world apart.
“The Roses” is a modern retelling of the 1989 cult classic The War of the Roses, reimagined for a new generation. Inspired by Warren Adler’s original novel, this adaptation breathes fresh life into the darkly comedic tale of love, rivalry, and the unraveling of a once-perfect marriage.
The War of the Roses by Warren Adler can be purchased through Amazon and is readily available for order.
The song playing in the trailer is a cover of “It’s Oh So Quiet”, recorded by Swedish singer Amanda Fondell in 2011.
The song was originally performed by Betty Hutton in 1951, which itself was an English adaptation of the 1948 German song “Und jetzt ist es still” by Horst Winter.
“It’s Oh So Quiet” is available for purchase on Amazon as MP3 ($1.29), and for unlimited streaming.