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Mary-Louise Parker, Philippe Volter, Gabrielle Rose, Daniel MacIvor, Nadia Litz ... see more see more... , Molly Parker , Pascale Bussieres , Marco Leonardi , Brendan Fletcher

Five characters serve as metaphors for the five senses in this drama about human relationships from Canadian filmmaker Jeremy Podeswa. Ruth (Gabrielle Rose) works as a massage therapist; one day while... read more read more... giving a rubdown to Anna (Molly Parker), Ruth's teenage daughter Rachel (Nadia Litz) takes Anna's toddler daughter for a stroll in the park. However, Rachel loses track of the child and she's soon lost. While searching for her, Rachel meets Rupert (Brendan Fletcher), a voyeur who teaches her about the pleasures of observing others. Meanwhile, Robert (Daniel MacIvor) is a professional house cleaner with an unusually keen sense of smell. Convinced he can smell love, he starts to set up meetings with all of his former lovers to see if he can sniff out any feelings for him -- and, if not, find out why they stopped caring for him. Robert's friend Rona (Mary-Louise Parker) works as a baker but has no sense of taste, a severe occupational hazard. She also has romantic problems, thanks to the arrival of Roberto (Marco Leonardi), a man she met on a recent vacation in Italy. Finally, Richard (Philippe Volter) is an eye doctor who is losing his hearing. While this situation has left him horribly depressed, he meets a woman who helps him feel better about life. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi

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R, 1 hr. 45 min.

Directed by: Jeremy Podeswa

Release Date: July 14, 2000

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DVD Release Date: January 23, 2001

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Flixster Reviews (87)

  • dreamfaeries
    June 9, 2008
    dreamfaeries
    I liked it.
  • threefolddado
    July 2, 2008
    threefolddado
    Another good Indie effort.
  • FanGirl
    March 25, 2007
    FanGirl
    Subtle and quiet. A well done 'intertwining' story film.
  • mbzubia47
    March 25, 2008
    mbzubia47
    this movie shows how all the senses were heightened in different situations. random find but im glad i did
  • sleepykiss
    September 24, 2007
    sleepykiss
    5 stories of 5 ppl seeking attachment/love who live/work in the same bldg. Some of the stories r much better than others, but very good nonetheless. Dont care much for MLParker tho, cant tell if shes trying to be funny or shes just a bad actress lol.

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Emanuel Levy
August 3, 2009
Emanuel Levy, EmanuelLevy.Com

The second feature by the openly gay Canadian director interweaves in a rather schematic mode but with elegant style the stories of five troubled characters, each standing for one of the senses. Full Review

Joshua Tanzer
April 29, 2003
Joshua Tanzer, Offoffoff

You'll probably think in a new way about the sounds and the music, the look of places and people, how much or little you take note of the scents and sensations of daily life. Full Review

Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
March 13, 2002
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat, Spirituality and Practice

This engaging and tightly constructed drama explores the role of the senses in the lives of a group of Canadians. Full Review

Dennis Schwartz
January 1, 2000
Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

This comedy/romance story is about communication and being in touch with yourself. Full Review

Frank Swietek
January 1, 2000
Frank Swietek, One Guy's Opinion

It succeeds in engaging the mibd, but never really touches the heart. Full Review

Emily Bobrow
January 1, 2000
Emily Bobrow, Film Journal International

It is refreshing to come across a film that does not wallow obsessively in the human tragedies of its own making. Full Review

Owen Gleiberman
September 7, 2011
Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

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Brendan Kelly
June 19, 2008
Brendan Kelly, Variety

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April 25, 2003
Globe and Mail

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Kenneth Turan
August 15, 2002
Kenneth Turan, Los Angeles Times

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