Web Series 'The Other Side of Love' Explores Open Marriage Katarina Diquez - VOXXI
go to original November 26, 2012

A preview into open marriage in ‘The Other Side of Love’

From ad exec turned writer/producer Aireka Muse comes a new ensemble piece, The Other Side of Love, about “a couple that decides to explore an open marriage and how the decision affects their marriage as well as the relationships of their best friends.”

The project is lined up to be both a film and a web series, it stars Southland’s Dorian Missick and Ana Ortiz (Hung, Ugly Betty) as the couple in question, along with Dondre Whitfield, Brooklyn McLinn, Mekia Cox and Tiffany Howard.

According to well-know movie blog Indie Wire, Aireka shared what sparked the project.

“It came about when I decided to write what I wanted, rather than what my agent felt would appeal to the mainstream. I wanted to create something fresh that touches on a taboo topic and gives multicultural actors the opportunity to play real roles, rather than some of the stereotypical characters that are available to them,” Aireka said.

‘The Other Side of Love” story

Friends and family regard Scott and Charlene (aka Charlie) as the lucky ones. They got married in their mid-20s when the majority of their friends were just figuring out how to make it to the second date.

Now, in their mid-30s and married 10 years, the monotony is getting to them. When the taboo topic of an open marriage comes up during a dinner party, Charlie begins to wonder if “being with” someone else might re-ignite their relationship. Or will an open marriage be the beginning of the end?

As Scott and Charlie begin to explore the perimeters of marriage, their experiment in modern love begins to affect the love lives of their best friends. Everyone around them begins to wonder that if Scott and Charlie are an example of “getting it right,” then why are they striving so hard for “true love”?

The Other Side of Love is a project that has been in development for more than two years, and is finally ready to be made.

As has become the tradition, the team has launched a Kickstarter campaign to raise the $50,000 needed to produce the project. They have just under one week left to hit their goal.

Find a few glimpses of The Other Side of Love above along with Aireka’s fundraising pitch. And if you feel so inclined, donate here.

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