Movie

Merchants of Venus

1998 · 78 min

A gentle, offbeat romantic comedy that ambles through sleazy showbiz settings with a sweet, earnest heart and mild laughs.

Overview: A Russian immigrant finds himself in bed with the mob after buying a sexual novelties shop.
How it feels: Light, whimsical, warm and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Love, identity, loneliness, immigration
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.
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Tone: lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
warmstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: love
identity
loneliness
immigration
redemption
Places: big city
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong