Intimacy

Jan 20, 2001

1h 59m

★ 6.2

Every Wednesday. She meets him once per week.

Overview

Failed musician Jay abandoned his family and now earns a living as head bartender in a trendy London pub. Every Wednesday afternoon, a woman comes to his house for graphic, almost wordless, sex. One day, Jay follows her and learns about her. This eventually disrupts their relationship.

Genres

Romance

Drama

Fantasy

Production Companies

ARTE France Cinéma

Téléma Productions

StudioCanal

France 2 Cinéma

WDR

Mikado Film

Canal+

Bac Films

Greenpoint Films

Azor Films

Intimacy Trailers

Cast

Jay

Mark Rylance

Claire

Kerry Fox

Susan, Jay's wife

Susannah Harker

Victor

Alastair Galbraith

Ian

Philippe Calvario

Andy, Claire's husband

Timothy Spall

Betty

Marianne Faithfull

Dave

Fraser Ayres

Bar Owner

Michael Fitzgerald

Bar Owner

Robert Addie

Student at the Drama School

Deborah McLaren

Pam, girl in squat

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