Erosion (2005)

Haunted by a failing relationship, Gabe devises a risqué game for escape. He invites Irene to dinner at a lavish mansion. Unhappily married, Irene finds the temptation irresistible when ... See full summary »

Director:

Ann Lu

Writer:

Ann Lu

Stars:

Emmanuel Xuereb, Charis Michelsen, Lee Holmes

1 win.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emmanuel Xuereb	...	Gabe
Charis Michelsen	...	Irene
Lee Holmes	...	Carl
Oz Perkins	...	Steve
Cindy Lou Adkins	...	Valerie
Jenya Lano	...	Sally
David Starzyk	...	Jim Lernard
Johnatan Rosario	...	Carlos
Jenn Fong	...	Cindy
Junichi Suzuki	...	Japanese Karaoke Man
Laurie Wagner	...	Gloria
Katie Cerio	...	Gabe's Wife (voice)
Shawna Casey	...	Motel Lounge Waitress
Lori Petro	...	Club Waitress
Kathleen Gati	...	Ms. Spelling

Storyline

Haunted by a failing relationship, Gabe devises a risqué game for escape. He invites Irene to dinner at a lavish mansion. Unhappily married, Irene finds the temptation irresistible when Gabe invites her on a second date. To her surprise, she meets him at a humble suburban home. Playfully, Gabe admits that he broke into both houses for their trysts. A frightened Irene returns to her husband. Unable to make peace with his past, Gabe escalates his pursuit of Irene, who ultimately surrenders to the thrill of abandoning her life and having sex with Gabe in strangers' homes. House after house they push the limits, defying reality by living stolen lives. But is there really an escape from life? And how far can they go before their past catches up with them?

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

20 June 2005 (USA)

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

No Face Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

User Reviews

The Bent Path To Freedom

Erosion is complicated tale of two relationship in distress serving as a mutual bond for Gabe (Emmanuel Xuereb) & Irene (Charis Michelsen). An intricate thread of feelings gradually develop between them, sharing common passion and lack of satisfaction. Both of them seek mental and sexual freedom through harmless breach of so called laws of our society.

The story develops slowly but strongly, depicting glimpse of the lives of the few characters. Keeps you amused, often aroused by the erotic and tasteful sexual scenes, and most importantly, pushes you into deep thinking about life and its purpose. Many will find their shadows in the characters, perhaps not as eccentric in bending the law, but yet it turns easily out to be a touching story of some our lives.

Acting is superb, Xuereb does a splendid job, so does Charis. Some of the dialogs could be made stronger, few were slightly atmosphere ruining.

Its a film that makes you sit back and re-evaluate your point of view towards social bindings and philosophy of life. Not for everyone. For those who think. A film to remember, and it deserves 9 out of 10.