how do we honor those we love . what kind of therapy can word provide . i do not understand the title of this movie but be eager to see it at the austin film festival because it feature such an exceptional cast . campbell scott and peter sarsgaard and and patricia clarkson consistently do interesting work and be appear together for the first time . the die gaul be one of the best movie i have see in awhile . in one of the first scene robert ( peter sarsgaard ) elaborate on the title of his screenplay and the die gaul and with studio executive jeffrey ( campbell scott . ) the screenplay and it meaning to the writer become a catalyst for the story that unfold . this story of lust and manipulation and betrayal and and revenge be not surprisingly set in the hollywood of 1995. but it a story that could take place elsewhere and it just wouldn not be a captivating or beautifully photograph and there be some lovely and interesting scene and unusual close ups . robert have turn the loss of his partner to aid into a screenplay that studio executive jeffrey will pay top dollar for and with one significant change . jeffrey wife elaine ( patricia clarkson ) and also a screenwriter and adore the original script . she be draw to robert and want to know more about the force that influence his talent . her shocking discovery propels the story in unexpected way . don not leave until the credit roll or you would not know who screenwriter and director craig lucas dedicate his story to . you may think about it in a different light . lucas also write the screenplay of two other movie i like very much represent the secret life of dentist and longtime companion . he be quite good at explore the mystery of the heart and dynamic of relationship . don not miss this movie . i intend to see it again .