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Plot

In this offbeat, romantic comedy, a young woman tries to conceal her paralyzed leg in order to get her man. Sophie is a young and creative writer. Her stories are quite sexual. One night, as she reads one of her erotic tales aloud she is overheard by Eddie, a jeweler known for his womanizing. Eddie is engaged to a forthright, demanding woman. Sophie falls in love with Eddie. He too, seems similarly attracted to her. But Sophie has a secret that may present an obstacle; she has a paralyzed leg and she fears that will turn Eddie off. Eddie had never seen her stand so he doesn't know this. Love-struck Sophie begins to spy on Ed. She gets a chance to win him after she accidently breaks her crippled leg. Telling him she injured it while skiing, the two begin a relationship. That Eddie is involved with stolen jewelry and a Russian policeman presents other obstacles to their happiness.
MPAA Rating:
R for sexuality and related dialogue.
Genre(s):
Drama,Comedy
Run Time:
90min.
Theatrical Release Date:
08/15/1997
DVD Release Date:
01/25/2005
Distributor(s):
UIP Films
Director(s):
Ben Lewin
Starring:
Gia Carides , Anthony LaPaglia , Rebecca Gibney , Robyn Nevin , Marshall Napier
Themes:
Nothing Goes Right,Opposites Attract,Living With Disability,Writer's Life
Tone:
Quirky,Heartwarming,Humorous,Bittersweet,Earnest,Easygoing
Keywords:
con/scam,handicap,love,paralysis,police,robbery,writing