Movie

Submission

2016 · 174 min

A slow, sensual slide into obsession where desire and deception blur, leaving you unsure what is real.

Overview: An obsession with a book about sexual submission leads Ashley to the door of its mysterious author and opens her eyes to the possibilities of BDSM. All is not as it seems for Ashley and her friends in this tale of erotic awakening.
How it feels: Tense, romantic, dark and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, identity, sexuality, deception
Content: Strong sexual content and language. Mild violence. No gore.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
identity
sexuality
deception
betrayal
Places: big city
workplace
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language strong
Violence mild
Sex strong