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Release Year1999
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNC-17
GenresDrama, Romance
Votes3
DirectorPaul Thomas
WritersDavid Stanley
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.7 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Awakening
About The Awakening
Paul Thomas has created a modern masterpiece with The Awakening, inspired by the true story of a 1970s adult film star who turned to new age religion to calm her sexual discontent before eventually committing suicide. Emotionally stunning, this psychological story of sexual healing ranks with Thomas` best work, like The Masseuse, Bad Wives, Justine and Bobby Sox. Inari Vachs delivers a stunning performance as the sexually confused starlet, as does Kobe Tai as her ex-junkie singer friend. Both deserve pre-noms for Best Actress. Equally good is Bobby Vitale, with a career-best performance as the link between the two girls that easily earns him a Best Actor pre-nom, as well.
Directed by Paul Thomas, The Awakening leans on a strong ensemble — Kobe Tai, Inari Vachs, Ava Steele — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1999.
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