Drowning by Numbers

The 1988 film "Drowning by Numbers" follows three women, all named Cissie Colpitts, played by Joan Plowright, Juliet Stevenson, and Joely Richardson, who each drown their cheating husbands, enlisting the help of coroner Henry Madgett (Bernard Hill) in a dark comedy that explores the institution of marriage. The film's structure, featuring similar stories repeated three times, is reminiscent of fairy tales, with numbers counting from 1 to 100 appearing throughout. Set in Southwold, Suffolk, England, the movie features a unique blend of quirky games and motifs that emphasize its avant-garde style.