Detail from the 1990s.

Close My Eyes , directed by Stephen Poliakoff, is a British drama about a brother and sister, Richard and Natalie, who become estranged after their parents’ divorce. Years later, as adults, they reunite and begin a secret, intense affair. The film explores themes of forbidden desire, family trauma, and emotional isolation against the backdrop of 1980s London’s economic boom. It stars Alan Rickman as Sinclair, the wealthy husband of Natalie (Saskia Reeves), and Clive Owen as Richard. The story is known for its quiet tension, complex characters, and morally ambiguous ending.

: Years later, during a blistering hot English summer, their flirtatious tension crosses into a passionate, incestuous affair. This occurs despite Natalie being married to (Alan Rickman), a wealthy and eccentric stock analyst.