Speaking Parts

Speaking Parts

1990 · 92 min · EN · 5.9 (35 votes)
Dir. Atom Egoyan · Starring Michael McManus, Arsinée Khanjian, Gabrielle Rose, Tony Nardi, David Hemblen, Patricia Collins · Music Mychael Danna

“Love. Passion. Obsession.”

DramaRomance

Hotel employee Lisa develops an obsession with her co-worker Lance, a struggling actor who has appeared in several films as an extra.

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A quiet, contemplative mood pervades this film. It feels like a hushed confession, exploring the loneliness of striving for connection and artistic validation amidst the mundane. A tender, understated romance unfolds with a melancholic undertone.

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