The Center Of The World

The Center Of The World (DVD) (*)

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Screened, competed or awarded at:
Other Film Festival Awards

Language Selections:
English ( Dolby Digital 5.1 )

Product Origin/Format:
Australia ( PAL/Region 4 )

Running Time:
88 min

Aspect Ratio:
Widescreen

Special Features:
Commentary
Interactive Menu
Scene Access
Trailer(s)
Uncut

Movie filmed in 2001 and produced in:
United States ( USA, Canada )

Directed By:
Wayne Wang

Written By:
Wayne Wang (story) &
Miranda July (story) ...

Actors:
Shane Edelman ..... Porter
Peter Sarsgaard ..... Richard Longman
Molly Parker ..... Florence
Karry Brown ..... Lap Dancer
Alisha Klass ..... Pandora Stripper
Mel Gorham ..... Roxanne
Lisa Newlan ..... Porn Site Woman
Jason McCabe ..... Pete (as Jason Mccabe Calacanis)
Travis Miljan ..... Dog Owner
Jerry Sherman ..... Old Man
Carla Gugino ..... Jerri
Pat Morita ..... Taxi Driver
Balthazar Getty ..... Brian Pivano
Robert Lefkowitz ..... Motel Manager
John Lombardo ..... Gondolier

Synopsis:

In this digitally shot feature from acclaimed director Wayne Wang) (The Joy Luck Club), the boundaries of sexual relations are put to the test by two individuals. Richard (Peter Sarsgaard) is a dot-com entrepreneur who, despite earning millions of dollars, feels little connection to the outside world. After frequenting a strip club, he offers Florence (Molly Parker), a sometime-stripper who also works as a drummer, $10,000 dollars to accompany him to Las Vegas for a short stay. She makes him a list of rules that must be followed: no kissing on the mouth, no penetration, and each will stay in separate bedrooms and only convene during the hours of 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. Staying in adjoining rooms, they stick to the plan as laid out until they develop a fondness for each other -- still, Florence tries to maintain the order of their agreement. Despite Richard's declarations that he is in love with her, she is forced not to let herself get too involved, even when their sexual relationship begins to increase after the arrival of Florence's hooker friend Jerri (Carla Gugino), who after a brutal fight with a man, immerses herself in the sexual lives of Richard and Florence. The film also features Balthazar Getty and Shirley Knight in small supporting roles.

This product was added to our catalog on Tuesday 15 November, 2005.