When I first saw this title I thought this was going to be a movie about modern day romances. We've all had one of these: great sex, fun parties, and lots of good times. But then you start asking, "who is this man or woman that I live/sleep/work with?" And in a way, this film does explore that type of relationship.
But it does so in such an unconventional way that you must be aware of the subtleties in the story. In fact, the story itself sets up a relationship that starts out as being objective for both the man and the woman. The objectivity allows for each of them to assess their feelings during the first two encounters.
But very quickly the external facts of the roles the main characters play in life becomes clear to each of them. This sets up another challenge. How will they or should they even continue their relationship knowing that a connection has been made through their interaction? And what is that connection? The plot takes both the man and the woman through some frightening times. Because of their relationship, each has to confront others in their lives. And finally they must confront each other and themselves. That is a tall order in today's world for a man and a woman who aren't even living together and who have not ever had sex with each other. But not acting on (or maybe the lack of) sexual lust turns out to be the key. Although the woman talks about her sex life, and we see the man still has ties to an old lover, both seem to be searching for something more than sexual intimacy. Not that sexual intimacy needs to be excluded in a relationship, but there must be something more intimate.
But it does so in such an unconventional way that you must be aware of the subtleties in the story. In fact, the story itself sets up a relationship that starts out as being objective for both the man and the woman. The objectivity allows for each of them to assess their feelings during the first two encounters.
But very quickly the external facts of the roles the main characters play in life becomes clear to each of them. This sets up another challenge. How will they or should they even continue their relationship knowing that a connection has been made through their interaction? And what is that connection? The plot takes both the man and the woman through some frightening times. Because of their relationship, each has to confront others in their lives. And finally they must confront each other and themselves. That is a tall order in today's world for a man and a woman who aren't even living together and who have not ever had sex with each other. But not acting on (or maybe the lack of) sexual lust turns out to be the key. Although the woman talks about her sex life, and we see the man still has ties to an old lover, both seem to be searching for something more than sexual intimacy. Not that sexual intimacy needs to be excluded in a relationship, but there must be something more intimate.