Bliss

"A daring love story that breaks all the rules."

1997 1h 43m EN

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6.4

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★6.4TMDB · 116

DramaRomance

Synopsis

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On his wedding day, Joseph nervously admits that his wife is not quite like other women. But his beautiful bride is more than just the "impulsive, compulsive, obsessive" woman he thinks he knows. And when Joseph discovers she is hiding troubling secrets, it sends them both on a sexual odyssey that will either destroy or redeem their relationship.

“A daring love story that breaks all the rules.”

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Cast

Craig Sheffer
Joseph
Sheryl Lee
Maria
Terence Stamp
Baltazar
Casey Siemaszko
Tanner
Spalding Gray
Alfred
Lois Chiles
Eva
Blu Mankuma
Nick
Pamela Perry
Dottie

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lance Young
Writers: Lance Young, P.K. MacCarthy
Languages: English
Countries: Canada, United States of America

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ERA

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29 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lance Young, shot by Mike Molloy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Allan Lee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Craig Sheffer and Sheryl Lee and Terence Stamp carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A daring love story that breaks all the rules.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0118742 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lance Young directs. Mike Molloy behind the camera. Jan A. P. Kaczmarek scores. Allan Lee cuts. Produced in Canada, United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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129 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2International production across 2 countries: Canada, United States of America.
3Directed by Lance Young, shot by Mike Molloy. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Jan A. P. Kaczmarek. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Allan Lee shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Craig Sheffer and Sheryl Lee and Terence Stamp carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "A daring love story that breaks all the rules.".
8IMDB entry: tt0118742 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Classified under 21 themes, including "depression", "dancing", "child abuse", "bondage".