May December: A Dark Comedy Exploring Scandal, Truth, and the Aftermath

Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore Star in a Film Drawing Parallels with the Mary Kay Letourneau Case

May December, a film directed by Todd Haynes and starring Natalie Portman and Julianne Moore, is based on the controversial relationship between a woman and a much younger man, drawing parallels with the real-life case of Mary Kay Letourneau.
Portman's character, Elizabeth, is an actress who moves in with the couple, Gracie (Moore) and Joe (Charles Melton), to research her role for an upcoming movie based on their scandalous past.
Elizabeth's presence and probing questions stir up old wounds and tensions in Gracie and Joe's relationship, leading to a power struggle surrounding the truth of their past.
The film explores themes of truth-seeking, the aftermath of scandal, and the ethical implications of biopics, as Elizabeth crosses moral boundaries in her quest for authenticity in her role.
Despite the turmoil, the film ends with the couple appearing at their children's graduation, suggesting they have managed to maintain their relationship amidst the upheaval caused by Elizabeth's intrusion.