A newly married happy couple visits a sex therapist to determine why the wife can't achieve an orgasm with her husband. This causes a horrific suppressed memory to emerge and she becomes more and more distant.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Craig Sheffer | ... | Joseph | |
| Sheryl Lee | ... | Maria | |
| Terence Stamp | ... | Baltazar | |
| Casey Siemaszko | ... | Tanner | |
| Spalding Gray | ... | Alfred | |
| Leigh Taylor-Young | ... | Redhead | |
| Lois Chiles | ... | Eva | |
| Blu Mankuma | ... | Nick | |
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Ken Camroux-Taylor | ... | Hank (as Ken Camroux) |
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Pamela Perry | ... | Dottie |
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Eli Gabay | ... | Carlos |
| Molly Parker | ... | Connie | |
| Hiro Kanagawa | ... | Doctor | |
| Merrilyn Gann | ... | Motel Woman | |
| Gillian Barber | ... | Therapist | |
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Joseph and Maria are married for six months and Maria still has never had an orgasm with her husband. They begin to visit mysterious doctor Baltazar who teaches them how to reach ecstasy in sex. Written by Anonymous
Plot Keywords:
anger | rape victim | abusive father | sexually dissatisfied wife | orgasm |Taglines:
Love is only the beginning.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for graphic sex scenes with strong sex-related dialogue, and for language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 April 1997 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Au-delà du désir See more »Filming Locations:
Vancouver, British Columbia, CanadaEdit
Box Office
Opening Weekend USA:
$54,547, 8 June 1997, Limited ReleaseGross USA:
$207,751, 29 June 1997Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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Performed by The Feminine Complex
Written by Mindy Dalton
Published by Alpine Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Teenbeat o/b/o Athena Records by arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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Special Thanks to INDIA. See more »Connections
Referenced in Siskel & Ebert: Speed 2/Broken English/Ulee's Gold/Temptress Moon/Wedding Bell Blues (1997) See more »Soundtracks
I've Been Working On YouPerformed by The Feminine Complex
Written by Mindy Dalton
Published by Alpine Music (ASCAP)
Courtesy of Teenbeat o/b/o Athena Records by arrangement with Ocean Park Music Group
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I see this movie on TV...For three times. I was touched. It is a masterpiece...
I am a psychotherapist and first of all, I am a soul of a woman. I would recommended " Bliss " to my patients. I am sure that only special people can really feel this movie.
I felt every touch between Joseph and Maria. First time when I see it, I was fall in love with Craig Sheffer. His performed was exceptionally also the Sheryl Lee performed. It is rich in sensuality and emotions.
I cannot find the right words...This movie are worth watching. Moreover, feel it! I will try to find more movies like this one. However, I think it does not exist.