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Close My Eyes

Close My Eyes

There are some relationships so taboo they're irresistible.

19915.81h 49m

Overview

After some years of tension, Richard begins a sexual relationship with his sister Natalie. Now married, the relationship proves dangerously obsessional.

Directed by Stephen Poliakoff
Written by Stephen Poliakoff
Box Office0Revenue: $136K

Top Cast

Alan Rickman

Alan Rickman

Sinclair

Clive Owen

Clive Owen

Richard

Saskia Reeves

Saskia Reeves

Natalie Bryant

Karl Johnson

Karl Johnson

Colin

Lesley Sharp

Lesley Sharp

Jessica

Kate Gartside

Kate Gartside

Paula

K

Karen Knight

Philippa

Niall Buggy

Niall Buggy

Geof

C

Campbell Morrison

Scotsman

A

Annie Hayes

Receptionist

Themes & Keywords

river thameswheelchairmarriageforbidden lovebased on play or musicalwealthtabooincestbrother sister sexbrother sister relationshipbrother sister incest

About Close My Eyes

Close My Eyes is a drama, romance film released in 1991 exploring themes of river thames, wheelchair, marriage, forbidden love, based on play or musical, wealth. Directed by Stephen Poliakoff, it stars Alan Rickman, Clive Owen, Saskia Reeves. After some years of tension, Richard begins a sexual relationship with his sister Natalie. Now married, the relationship proves dangerously obsessional.

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