Aging artist and scholar Barry is disenchanted with his existence - disillusioned by his sexless marriage to a televangelist, and repulsed by her brand of easy-to-swallow self-help Christianity. In dire need of an outlet he turns to Irina, a Russian immigrant and prostitute. Seeking better lives, both Barry and Irina find strength in each other as they seek mutual salvation.
Acting
Bruce Myles' trembling restraint, Natasha Novak's guarded warmth.
Cinematography
Cox frames Melbourne like a forgotten prayer.
Director
Paul Cox
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Paul Cox shot this in twelve days on a shoestring budget, fitting for a film about desperate, improvised lives.
Barry Humphries (yes, Dame Edna) plays a sleazy client—Cox's wink at Australia's bifurcated cultural identity, high camp and low desperation colliding.
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