The Disappearance of Eleanor Rigby: Them

Conor and Eleanor are a married couple trying to navigate the complexities of their relationship after undergoing a traumatic event. Set in New York City, the film begins with their loving and passionate bond but quickly delves into their individual struggles. Conor, who runs a small restaurant, finds himself fraught with emotional turmoil and financial instability. In contrast, Eleanor decides to immerse herself in academic pursuits, enrolling in a college course taught by Professor Friedman, which serves as her escape.

As they cope in different ways, both Conor and Eleanor are surrounded by family and friends who offer varying degrees of support. Eleanor leans on her family, including her parents Mary and Julian, for stability, while Conor finds some solace in his friend Stuart. However, their interpersonal connections only underscore the distance growing between them. They attempt to understand their fractured relationship through separate but parallel journeys of self-discovery. The story paints a poignant picture of love, loss, and the struggle to reclaim oneself amidst personal upheaval.