The Woman Who Can Make Affairs Disappear

In this episode of Modern Love, Anna Martin interviews filmmaker Elizabeth Lo about her documentary, "Mistress Dispeller," which explores a unique industry in China where professionals are hired to break up affairs. Lo explains how these "mistress dispellers" infiltrate families and manipulate mistresses into ending relationships, focusing on the methods of Teacher Wang, a prominent dispeller. They discuss a specific case involving the Lee family, highlighting Wang's strategies for gaining trust and influencing both the husband and the mistress. The conversation delves into Wang's philosophy on infidelity, particularly her belief that the mistress suffers the most, and how this perspective shapes her approach. Lo also shares how her own relationship was affected by her experiences filming the documentary, revealing a personal connection to the themes of love, commitment, and self-worth explored in the film.