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Erosion

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
4.1/10
277
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Erosion (2005)
In Los Angeles, Irene works at an advertising agency and lives a boring, loveless and sexually unsatisfying marriage with her husband Carl. When she meets the mysterious stranger Gabe, they have an erotic love affair breaking into houses of strangers and stealing their lives for a moment.
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In Los Angeles, Irene works at an advertising agency and lives a boring, loveless and sexually unsatisfying marriage with her husband Carl. When she meets the mysterious stranger Gabe, they ... Read allIn Los Angeles, Irene works at an advertising agency and lives a boring, loveless and sexually unsatisfying marriage with her husband Carl. When she meets the mysterious stranger Gabe, they have an erotic love affair breaking into houses of strangers and stealing their lives for ... Read allIn Los Angeles, Irene works at an advertising agency and lives a boring, loveless and sexually unsatisfying marriage with her husband Carl. When she meets the mysterious stranger Gabe, they have an erotic love affair breaking into houses of strangers and stealing their lives for a moment. Both are trying to escape from their pasts with a game that pushes them to the l... Read all

  • Director
    • Ann Lu
  • Writer
    • Ann Lu
  • Stars
    • Emmanuel Xuereb
    • Charis Michelsen
    • Lee Holmes
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    4.1/10
    277
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Ann Lu
    • Writer
      • Ann Lu
    • Stars
      • Emmanuel Xuereb
      • Charis Michelsen
      • Lee Holmes
    • 19User reviews
    • 11Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win total

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    Emmanuel Xuereb
    Emmanuel Xuereb
    • Gabe
    Charis Michelsen
    Charis Michelsen
    • Irene
    Lee Holmes
    • Carl
    Osgood Perkins
    Osgood Perkins
    • Steve
    • (as Oz Perkins)
    Cindy Lou Adkins
    • Valerie
    Jenya Lano
    Jenya Lano
    • Sally
    David Starzyk
    David Starzyk
    • Jim Lernard
    Jhonny Rox Hollywood
    • Carlos
    • (as Johnatan Rosario)
    Jenn Fong
    • Cindy
    Junichi Suzuki
    • Japanese Karaoke Man
    Laurie Wagner
    • Gloria
    Kate Butler
    Kate Butler
    • Gabe's Wife
    • (as Katrina Cerio)
    Shawna Casey
    • Motel Lounge Waitress
    Lori Petro
    • Club Waitress
    Kathleen Gati
    Kathleen Gati
    • Ms. Spelling
    Martica DeTorres
    • Glendale Housewife
    Robert Catrini
    Robert Catrini
    • Neighbor
    Victor Garcia
    • Mike
    • Director
      • Ann Lu
    • Writer
      • Ann Lu
    • All cast & crew
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    User reviews19

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    10hugh_ryn

    Like looking into a mirror

    I saw this movie with a friend at a benefit screening in LA a few months ago, and for days after the screening I was still thinking about it. The acting is superb, especially the lead actor who plays the role of GABE. I saw a lot of myself in that character, and that's what this movie does, it makes you think about yourself and your life whether you want to or not. The scenes of the failing marriage between the lead actress and her husband are painful to watch because of their realism. But the film isn't just a pure drama, the sex scenes and game playing are erotic and dangerous, without being graphic. The entire production is very original from beginning to end and is really what independent films are supposed to be about. This is one of the movies that's an experience that can enlighten. I encourage anyone to see it for themselves when it gets released to theaters.
    3lauriloo38c

    I was bored and the DVD was messed up

    I'm not really into artsy films with disjointed stories and long symbolic passages I'm supposed to mull over. The description on the DVD package made it sound like it was going to be much more exciting and sexy than it was. I thought the character progression for the woman was too abrupt. It was just too much of a string of individual scenes for me.

    For some reason, as they were breaking into the costume shop the screen turned black and I thought my DVD player had stopped but the time counter was still moving. I fast-forwarded through more black, all of a sudden color bars flashed on and the scene began again but a few seconds back from where it was when it went black. Looked like a bad editing job. Yet another disappointing rental for me.
    sweet_chili

    Powerful and memorable

    I was very glad to have the opportunity to watch this independent film at the Brooklyn International Film Festival.

    The film was powerful and well made and the acting was excellent. It's an unexpected and unusual story portraying some very powerful emotions. I look forward to seeing it again and maybe can then catch many things that the director/writer carefully arranged and I missed the first time.

    I would recommend it to everyone who enjoys a good film of gripping story lines and I also recommend the director's earlier film: Dreamers, it's touching in a very different way.
    9girlapple23

    One of the most original stories I have ever seen. The movie flows beautifully.

    I saw this movie without knowing what to expect. But from the beginning to the end, the movie grabs your attention and never lets go.It does so with an engrossing story line and gripping eroticism.In my opinion, this is truly one of the best original stories I have ever seen.

    The acting in the film is great. All the actors are natural and believable. Emmanuel Xuereb, with the right amount of 5 o'clock shadow and sunken cheeks, is the perfect Gabe. He is both sad and so so kinky at the same time. I felt like I really cared about Gabe during the film. His pain seems to reach out from the movie screen and grabs my heart. And everyone can relate to Irene; the slightly bored working woman who desires some adventure. It is the kind of connection that makes this movie special.

    I watched this with my boyfriend and he loved it as well. I recommend this movie whole heartedly
    9peter313

    Beautifully shot, great acting and directing

    I saw this film and was blown away at how truthful the love scenes felt. The acting (especially Charis Michelsen) is totally convincing from beginning to end. Give it 5 minutes at the beginning and the payoff is one that you'll never forget.

    It's very erotic without being graphic or lewd. It sets up simple situations between the main characters that completely draw you into their world of trysts in other peoples' homes and makes you feel nervous like someone might walk in and catch you in the midst of doing something taboo.

    I loved it and hope that Ann Lu continues to make more films like this one.

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    • Trivia
      Jhonny Rox Hollywood landed his role when location scouts chose his Los Angeles studio for a dark sex scene in an unkempt home. Tho never having met him in person . When they arrived the director looked at the apartment and wondered why it was "staged to look camera ready?" Embarrassingly it was not but the laugh was enough create Carlos. Even after production had begun.

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    • Release date
      • June 20, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Desejo Selvagem
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production company
      • No Face Pictures
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 40m(100 min)
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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