+-------------------------------------------------------------------+ | CRITICAL RECEPTION | +------------------------------------+------------------------------+ | Praise | Criticism | +------------------------------------+------------------------------+ | • Authentic, non-voyeuristic sex | • Predictable romance tropes | | • Groundbreaking all-female crew | • Thin narrative complexity | | • Striking cinematography | • Dialogue felt sparse | +------------------------------------+------------------------------+
Every vital department—including direction, screenwriting, cinematography, editing, grip, electric, and sound—was staffed entirely by women. Director April Mullen noted that this deliberate hiring structure fundamentally altered the energy on set. It fostered a unique environment of mutual trust, safety, and creative freedom, which proved vital when filming the movie's highly intimate sequences. Subverting the Cinematic "Male Gaze"
as Rile: Jasmine’s career-driven fiancé.
The film was shot on location in Toronto, Canada, over a tight schedule. To capture the spontaneity of the romance, the film relies heavily on close-ups, natural lighting, and improvised dialogue, lending the narrative a cinéma vérité quality.
is a 2016 Canadian romantic drama film directed by April Mullen and written by Stephanie Fabrizi. The film is notable for its all-female production crew and its exploration of a passionate, unexpected affair between two women. Plot Summary film below her mouth wikipedia
The all-female crew was a major selling point, but it also became a point of contention. While many celebrated it as a move toward authentic representation of lesbian desire, others questioned whether the result was truly empowering or simply a different kind of exploitation. Critics like Katie Walsh of the Los Angeles Times argued that "despite female filmmakers at the helm, the film treads into the exploitative territory, with the ratio of screen time given to writhing female bodies far outweighs that given to their unique experience as gay or closeted women in the world".
The story follows Jasmine ( Natalie Krill ), a successful fashion editor living with her fiancé, Rile ( Sebastian Pigott ). Her life is upended when she meets Dallas ( Erika Linder ), a roofer recently out of a relationship. Despite Jasmine’s initial hesitation and her upcoming marriage, the two embark on a steaming, intense weekend affair that forces both women to re-evaluate their lives and desires. as Dallas Natalie Krill as Jasmine Sebastian Pigott as Rile Mayko Nguyen as Joslyn Tommie-Amber Pirie as Quinn Production and Style
to capture an authentic "female gaze" regarding intimacy and falling in love.
Set over the course of three days in Toronto, the film follows (played by Natalie Krill), a successful fashion editor who is seemingly happy and engaged to her fiancé, Rile. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she meets Dallas (played by Erika Linder), an androgynous roofer who has recently ended a relationship. Subverting the Cinematic "Male Gaze" as Rile: Jasmine’s
: The film is known for its explicit and un-simulated style of intimate scenes, aiming to portray a "female gaze" perspective on desire and connection.
is a 2016 Canadian erotic romantic drama film directed by April Mullen and written by Stephanie Fabrizi. The film stars Natasha Negovanlis, Erika Linder, and Natalie Krill. It centers on an unexpected, passionate romance that develops between two women from different backgrounds over the course of a weekend.
: A successful fashion editor living in a stable, long-term relationship with her fiancé, Rile.
: While praised for its chemistry and visual style, critical reviews on Rotten Tomatoes are mixed, often focusing on the balance between its explicit content and narrative depth. is a 2016 Canadian romantic drama film directed
as Jasmine: An experienced Canadian actress who captured the emotional vulnerability of a woman experiencing a sudden sexual awakening.
: Jasmine struggles with her feelings and the fear that this tryst will ruin her upcoming marriage. The affair is discovered when her fiancé returns home early and catches them together. Ultimately, Jasmine chooses to end her engagement to be with Dallas. Film Details Director April Mullen Writer Stephanie Fabrizi Lead Cast Erika Linder as Dallas, Natalie Krill as Jasmine Release Date September 10, 2016 (TIFF) Production Notable for having an all-female film crew
The movie was filmed in Toronto over a compressed schedule of three and a half weeks 1.2.3.