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Garth Maxwell directed this pansexual drama that intertwines the stories of three very different love affairs. Katie Keen (Rena Owen) returns to New Zealand with her one-woman show, moving in with her... read more read more... homosexual friend Stephen (Simon Prast). Meanwhile, Stephen is in love with lyricist Mark (Dean O'Gorman), and aspiring punk rockers Sally (Sophia Hawthorne) and Fig (Nancy Brunning) become involved with one another. This psychological ping-ponging soon results in cries, whispers and recriminations. Shown at the 1998 Toronto Film Festival. ~ Bhob Stewart, Rovi

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Unrated, 1 hr. 33 min.

Directed by: Garth Maxwell

Release Date: October 15, 1999

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DVD Release Date: July 30, 2002

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  • ileo
    March 13, 2009
    ileo
    An interesting movie with a great story plot that follows a group of friends. Katie, Eddie, Stephen, Fig, and Sally. Each person having a certain desire, or need, to be fulfilled from their ones. Great cast- Rena Owen, Dean O'Gorman, Simon Prast, Sophie Hawthorne, and Simon Westa... read moreway. Worthy!

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October 11, 2010
Hollywood Reporter

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April 25, 2003
Globe and Mail

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Stephen Holden
November 13, 2001
Stephen Holden, New York Times

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November 13, 2001
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November 13, 2001
Los Angeles Times

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Emanuel Levy
October 6, 2005
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July 16, 2002
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November 13, 2001
Empire Magazine

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March 28, 2006
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January 26, 2006
Time Out

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  • The following quote comes a version of Romeo and Juliet. Who says it in what year. "And when I shall die, take him and cut him up in little stars, and he will make the face of heaven so fine that all the world will fall in love with night and pay no worship to the garish sun."  Answer »
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