Film Lens
Nosey Parker is a 2003 film directed by John O'Brien that follows Natalie and Richard Newman as they leave suburbia for rural Vermont. They hope the change in environment will improve their marriage, but differing desires about starting a family create tension. Natalie is eager to have children, while Richard, who has grown children from a previous marriage, is not interested in starting over.
The couple's construction of a trophy house becomes a focal point for their relationship struggles. The arrival of George Lyford, the local tax assessor and farmer, complicates matters further. His flirtation with Natalie during house inspections leads to a personal and professional relationship, as he becomes her handyman, adding layers to the narrative of love and compromise in a rural setting.
Why Watch
- •Meet Natalie and Richard in rural Vermont.
- •Find out how a trophy house affects their marriage.
- •See George Lyford's role as a handyman.
Did You Know
•The film was directed by John O'Brien in 2003.
•Natalie wants to start a family, but Richard does not.
•The film has a runtime of 104 minutes.
•George Lyford is both a tax assessor and a farmer.
Perfect For
Rural livingMarriage dynamicsHome construction