The 'erotic thriller' your parents definitely rented from Blockbuster in '98.
To the casual observer, Missy's life seems idyllic, yet her heart cries out for more love, attention, passion, more anything, more everything. Then along comes Michael — a hired hand — with passion to spare & everything else that Missy's missing! Heartache received several AVN nominations, including Best Feature Video.
Costume
Lingerie budget clearly exceeded the script budget.
Score
Saxophone solos that explain everything about 1998.
Production
AVN-nominated attempt at legitimacy, bless their hearts.
Director
Brad Armstrong
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Brad Armstrong directed over 500 adult features; this was his prestige 'crossover' bid with actual narrative ambition.
Missy's 'Emanuelle' name drop references the 1970s Emmanuelle franchise, a cheeky nod to erotic cinema history that probably went over most viewers' heads.
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