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Vladimir Obsession: Love, Career Turmoil, and Scandal Ahead

2/27/2026

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Story summary

The upcoming dramedy Vladimir Obsession, based on Julia May Jonas' 2022 novel, centers on an English professor who becomes infatuated with a younger colleague.
Her obsession strains her career and marriage as her husband, also a professor, is investigated for sexual misconduct.
The cast includes Rachel Weisz (actress), Leo Woodall (actor), John Slattery (actor), and Jessica Henwick (actress).
The film is scheduled to be released on March 5, 2026.

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Story summary

The upcoming dramedy Vladimir Obsession, based on Julia May Jonas' 2022 novel, centers on an English professor who becomes infatuated with a younger colleague.
Her obsession strains her career and marriage as her husband, also a professor, is investigated for sexual misconduct.
The cast includes Rachel Weisz (actress), Leo Woodall (actor), John Slattery (actor), and Jessica Henwick (actress).
The film is scheduled to be released on March 5, 2026.