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Exotica (1994)

R · 1994-11-30 · 1h 44m · EN
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In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.

In the upscale Toronto strip club Exotica, dancer Christina is visited nightly by the obsessive Francis, a depressed tax auditor. Her ex-boyfriend, the club's MC, Eric, still jealously pines for her even as he introduces her onstage, but Eric is having his own relationship problems with the club's female owner. Thomas, a mysterious pet-shop owner, is about to become unexpectedly involved in their lives.

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Atom EgoyanDirector
Budget
$2M
Box office
$4.2M

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Top billed cast

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Bruce GreenwoodBruce GreenwoodFrancisMia KirshnerMia KirshnerChristinaElias KoteasElias KoteasEricDon McKellarDon McKellarThomasSarah PolleySarah PolleyTracey BrownArsinée KhanjianArsinée KhanjianZoeVictor GarberVictor GarberHaroldDavid HemblenDavid HemblenInspectorCalvin GreenCalvin GreenCustoms OfficerPeter KrantzPeter KrantzMan in TaxiJack BlumJack BlumScalperBilly MerastyBilly MerastyMan at opera

Keywords

SecretNightclubIndependent filmPet shopUnhappiness

Movie DNA

Genre affinityDrama · MysteryTheme affinitySecret · Nightclub · Independent FilmNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference141171Actor preference2098 · 126593 · 77546

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Frequently asked questions about Exotica

What is Exotica about?

In the upscale Toronto strip club Exotica, dancer Christina is visited nightly by the obsessive Francis, a depressed tax auditor. Her ex-boyfriend, the club's MC, Eric, still jealously pines for her even as he introduces her onstage, but Eric is having his own relationship problems with the club's female owner. Thomas, a mysterious pet-shop owner, is about to become unexpectedly involved in their lives.

How long is Exotica?

Exotica has a runtime of 104 minutes.