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00:00Welcome to Fresh Movie Recaps, we are going to recap the movie, Notes on a Scandal, in which a teacher falls in love with her student.
00:08At the start of a new term at a comprehensive school in London, history teacher Barbara Covett harbors a deep dislike for both her students and colleagues.
00:17In a staff meeting, the new art teacher, Sheba Hart, is introduced. It's clear Barbara isn't popular among her peers.
00:25Observing Sheba on the playground, Barbara attempts to discern her true character.
00:30All the other teachers seem to like her.
00:32Later in the school year, a fight erupts between Stephen Connolly and another student.
00:37Sheba tries to intervene but fails.
00:40Barbara steps in and, using her authoritative voice, quickly ends the fight.
00:45When questioned, Stephen explains that he fought because the other boy was speaking inappropriately about Sheba.
00:51After this encounter, Sheba thanks Barbara for her help, marking the beginning of a friendship.
00:56Barbara confides in her journal about her growing attraction to Sheba, captivated by her beauty and pleasant voice.
01:04As their interactions increase, they become closer friends.
01:08On one occasion, Sheba invites Barbara to lunch at her home, which Barbara views as a significant event.
01:14She buys new clothes and gets a new haircut in preparation.
01:17However, Barbara is surprised to meet Richard, Sheba's husband, who is nearly 20 years older than Sheba.
01:24She instantly dislikes him.
01:26Barbara also meets Sheba's daughter, Polly.
01:29Her illusion of Sheba having a perfect marriage with perfect children is quickly shattered upon meeting Sheba's son, who has a disability.
01:37After lunch, the family dances while Barbara watches and smokes.
01:41Richard forces Barbara to join the dance, but Sheba is called away by a phone call.
01:47Later, Sheba shows Barbara her private retreat in the yard.
01:51Barbara offers advice on teaching, and Sheba opens up about her life, including the challenges of raising a child with a disability.
01:58She shares her exhaustion from spending the last 10 years caring for her son, Ben, and her decision to teach as an escape.
02:06Barbara records the day in her journal, marking it as a gold star day.
02:10Her obsession with Sheba deepens as she starts documenting everything about her.
02:15During a school play, Barbara notices that Sheba is taking too long to join her and decides to see what's holding her.
02:22She is nearly paralyzed with shock when she looks through a window and sees Sheba in a classroom getting physical with 15-year-old Steven,
02:30who had been involved in a fight a few days earlier.
02:33Steven leaves, and Sheba buttons up her clothes while Barbara watches in disbelief.
02:37As Barbara ponders what to do, she decides it's best to confront Sheba directly.
02:43She calls Sheba and asks to meet her soon, stating that it's about Steven.
02:48Barbara accuses Sheba of committing a crime by sleeping with an underage student and asks Sheba to explain how the affair started.
02:56Barbara insists that she needs to know everything, so Sheba confesses.
03:01Sheba explains that it started with Steven doing small gestures, like scoring goals for her.
03:06Then, he began staying after class to show her his artwork, most of which were drawings of her.
03:12Sheba agreed to help him with art after school.
03:15Initially, it was innocent, but things escalated after she playfully ruffled his hair.
03:20Sheba tried to stop Steven's advances after realizing he had a crush on her,
03:25but she soon became entranced by the secretive nature of their interactions.
03:29Steven frequently told Sheba how beautiful she was.
03:32He was relentless, and one day he confided that his father hit him.
03:37Steven couldn't tell his mother because she was seriously ill with kidney disease
03:41and only had a few months left unless she underwent surgery.
03:45His vulnerability touched Sheba deeply, leading her to agree to meet him that night at a bridge.
03:51Sheba is shown leaving her family at 8 to meet Steve at the rendezvous.
03:54She asks him to keep it a secret, and he assures her she can trust him before they kiss.
03:59This intimate meeting marks the beginning of many romantic encounters.
04:04Sheba profusely apologizes for not coming clean sooner.
04:08Knowing Barbara has to inform the principal, Sheba asks her to keep the secret until the new year.
04:14In a twist, Barbara realizes she can use this information against Sheba.
04:18Barbara promises not to tell anyone, and Sheba cries in relief.
04:23Barbara then makes Sheba promise to end the affair and inform her husband by the end of Christmas.
04:28She gives Barbara a picture frame as a holiday gift, which Barbara interprets as a meaningful gesture.
04:35Sheba continues her illicit affair but keeps it well hidden, occasionally meeting Steve at her art studio.
04:41Barbara's beloved cat falls ill, deeply affecting her due to her strong attachment.
04:47The vet informs her that the cat has only a few weeks to live, prompting Barbara to seek solace from Sheba.
04:53Barbara manipulates the situation by asking Sheba to help lift her spirits through an activity from her previous school.
05:00She requests Sheba to stretch her arms and then start stroking her, attempting to spark some passion.
05:06Realizing the gesture's inappropriate nature, Sheba asks Barbara to leave.
05:11As Barbara is about to leave, she spots someone in the garden and urges Sheba to call the police.
05:17Suddenly, Barbara's phone rings, and she seizes it, and on picking the call she realizes to that Sheba is still having an affair with Steve.
05:25Barbara looks at Sheba with disbelief and storms out.
05:29Sheba follows, explaining that she tried to end the affair but couldn't.
05:33Barbara cruelly mocks Sheba for being in love with a young boy and harshly reminds her of her age.
05:39Barbara then threatens to inform Richard unless Sheba ends the affair immediately.
05:44Sheba agrees.
05:46Sheba goes to Steve's house and meets his father, who is nothing like the vicious man Steve had described.
05:52After learning that their affair has been exposed, Steve dumps Sheba, admitting he just wanted to have fun and fabricated the story about his mother's kidney disease and abuse.
06:02Devastated, Sheba seeks comfort from Barbara.
06:06Over the next few days, Sheba and Barbara spend more time together.
06:09Barbara feels that this misfortune has brought them closer, strengthening their friendship and bringing her closer to what she longs for.
06:17This perfect illusion is shattered when Barbara learns her cat must be put down.
06:22Advised to return for a final goodbye, she visits Sheba, hoping to bring her along.
06:28However, Sheba and her family are on their way to bin school for a play he is in.
06:32Sheba explains that she cannot abandon her son.
06:36Everyone in the car grows irritable and Barbara becomes increasingly threatening, telling Sheba to choose wisely or else.
06:44Sheba gets in the car and they drive away, which Barbara perceives as a betrayal.
06:49After burying her cat, Barbara broods over Sheba's betrayal when a teacher knocks on her door.
06:54He wants to discuss a delicate situation about Sheba.
06:57They sit down and he confesses his love for Sheba, asking if she ever mentioned him.
07:03Barbara reveals that Sheba isn't interested in men and shares playground gossip about Sheba's affair with Stephen, shocking the teacher.
07:11After Brian leaves, Sheba calls and invites Barbara over for dinner.
07:16While Barbara is at Sheba's house, Steve's mother arrives, furious, and starts attacking Sheba, slapping her multiple times.
07:23Stephen's dad and Richard try to restrain her, but she lands a few more blows before being separated.
07:30The commotion draws the attention of Polly and Ben, escalating tensions between Richard and Sheba.
07:36Barbara watches from the sidelines, denying any knowledge of the affair.
07:41The next day, authorities escort Sheba out and gossip spreads about what happened.
07:46Barbara is questioned by the principal, who suspects she knew about the affair for months and didn't report it.
07:52They ask her to retire early.
07:54The principal reveals that Jennifer Dodd had threatened Barbara with a restraining order.
07:59Barbara agrees to resign.
08:01Journalists camp outside Sheba's house.
08:04Barbara meets with Sheba, who is distraught, believing Steve told his mother about the affair.
08:10After arguing with Richard, Sheba moves in with Barbara.
08:13Barbara describes the month Sheba stays with her as the best of her life,
08:17admitting she is tempted to pursue Sheba, but chooses to be patient.
08:22One day at the market, Barbara is shopping when Sheba discovers a trail of golden stars and a diary page in the trash.
08:28She searches through the house and finds the diary, which reveals that Barbara exposed the affair.
08:35When Sheba confronts Barbara, she realizes her true manipulative nature and strikes her.
08:40Sheba leaves, but the media overwhelms her until Barbara intervenes.
08:45Despite Barbara's help, Sheba decides to end their toxic relationship and returns home.
08:51According to a newspaper article, Sheba received a 10-month jail sentence, but may have reconciled with her family.