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Bliss

Bliss

A daring love story that breaks all the rules.

19975.41h 43m

Overview

On his wedding day, Joseph nervously admits that his wife is not quite like other women. But his beautiful bride is more than just the "impulsive, compulsive, obsessive" woman he thinks he knows. And when Joseph discovers she is hiding troubling secrets, it sends them both on a sexual odyssey that will either destroy or redeem their relationship.

Directed by Lance Young
Written by Lance Young
Produced by Allyn Stewart
Box Office0Revenue: $294K

Top Cast

Craig Sheffer

Craig Sheffer

Joseph

Sheryl Lee

Sheryl Lee

Maria

Terence Stamp

Terence Stamp

Baltazar

Casey Siemaszko

Casey Siemaszko

Tanner

Spalding Gray

Spalding Gray

Alfred

Lois Chiles

Lois Chiles

Eva

Blu Mankuma

Blu Mankuma

Nick

Pamela Perry

Pamela Perry

Dottie

Leigh Taylor-Young

Leigh Taylor-Young

Redhead

Ken Camroux-Taylor

Ken Camroux-Taylor

Hank

Themes & Keywords

depressiondancingchild abusebondageabusive fatherfrigiditypsychologymarriagebridechildhood traumabetrayalhospitaldoctorweddingincesttherapycommitmentintimacyrepressionadorationsex therapist

About Bliss

Bliss is a drama, romance film released in 1997 exploring themes of depression, dancing, child abuse, bondage, abusive father, frigidity. Directed by Lance Young, it stars Craig Sheffer, Sheryl Lee, Terence Stamp. On his wedding day, Joseph nervously admits that his wife is not quite like other women. But his beautiful bride is more than just the "impulsive, compulsive, obsessive" woman he thinks he knows. And when Joseph discovers she is hiding troubling secrets, it sends them both on a sexual odyssey that will either destroy or redeem their relationship.

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