Testing the Limits

Jan 1, 1998

1h 40m

★ 5.0

A weekend of total sexual abandon is what they all need

Overview

Mike and Toni are on their way to the mountains for a romantic weekend, when their car breaks down. The couple take shelter in an empty cabin, unaware that it is being used by bisexual photographer Jan who is on an erotic shoot with model Kristin. Things get more complicated when Glen, a fashion editor, arrives. Soon inhibitions (and underwear) are being freely cast aside. But the lovers' reverie is broken when Kristin's psychotic boyfriend breaks in, seeking vengeance.

Genres

Drama

Production Companies

Mystique Films

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Cast

Mike

Scott Carson

Glen

Marc Robinson

Toni

Brandy Davis

Kristin

Lorissa McComas

David

Karl Preston

Jan

Gaelle Comparat

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Testing the Limits

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