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Plot: A professor at a Christian college, Camille (Pascale Bussières) enjoys a conventional life with her minister fiancé, Martin (Henry Czerny). But when reserved Camille meets free-spirited circ...( read more read more... )us acrobat Petra (Rachael Crawford), her conservative life takes a sensuous left turn. With Petra, Camille begins an erotic adventure of self-discovery and finds herself emotionally teetering between the forbidden and the familiar.

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Recent Reviews

  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 14, 2008
    This is a masterpiece! The DVD with its extra scenes is a bit soft porn, but the story, acting, and music is very cool and refreshingly different. Great director.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    May 28, 2007
    beautiful twin trapeze act towards the end. the story line was odd, and a bit thought provoking, but this is another foreign film. this time from canada, birth place of my mother. ?sirkus of sorts? for some reason i was thinking of having this tattooed on me?
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    MCT:
    April 17, 2007
    the review of this had this to say about this film- "Great lesbian recognition and romance film!" hmm
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 14, 2007
    This is one of my most favorite lesbian films. While the romance isn't very physical, the scenes between the lovers are very intense. I also really like the metaphorical ending... little doggies rising from their graves. It works for me.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 10, 2007
    A rather unconventional, beyond norms and society but NICELY, DELICATELY done movie. It was not as offensive as I expected it to be.
  • 5.0 Stars
    MCT:
    January 17, 2007
    What a great movie. I highly recommend seeing this move, Not just the lesbians, but stright people to. You just want to fall in Rachael's arms sometimes. I know I did. I love seeing that chemistry between the two. I did not seam fake to me at all.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    December 25, 2006
    Watching this film makes me want to run away and join the circus. :) Beautiful cinematography, sexy leads, and subtle humour make this film one I want to watch again and again.
  • 4.0 Stars
    MCT:
    November 28, 2006
    this film touches on our desires; the desire to feel free and liberated(as by the gay community), to love and be loved. also, even though the character Camille didn't seem to have a strong faith, it does imply that religion should not limit a person when it comes to the matters of the heart.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    July 22, 2006
    It is good, entertaining and even sexy. But there isn't much content beyond the unequal romance. However, it's always refreshing to see a likeable, non-psychotic lesbian couple on film. And the actresses have excellent chemistry.
  • 3.5 Stars
    MCT:
    June 22, 2006
    Arsty movie that really works for a change. Every shot is so beautiful and certain scenes successfully bring in the circus elements in order to convery a very powerful message. The story was sweet and touching, very well acted. Such a great little movie.
  • 3.0 Stars
    MCT:
    March 29, 2006
    without bob, i wouldn't know what to think of this film. this isn't about teaching people or giving them an answer, i think rozema wanted to tell it the way it just is. don't read into it, just take it as it is.

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  • Rated: (R)
  • Directed by: Patricia Rozema
  • Genres: Drama, Gay & Lesbian
  • Released: December 31, 1995
  • DVD Released: February 5, 2008

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