An Australian variation on the Hollywood "women's picture." After discovering that her husband has been having an affair, Maria (Wendy Hughes) goes on vacation to Thailand's scenic Phuket Island. There she meets a young Balinese dancer, Raka (John Lone), and is befriended by Terry (Rod
Mullinar), a charming gay hotelier with a yen for Raka. Deciding not to return home as planned, Maria embarks on an affair with Raka, who has lost interest in his art (Parisian high life has left him dissipated and uninspired, and he's nursing his wounds in Thailand). There's soon trouble in
paradise, however, when Maria's husband flies in to play on Maria' guilt about neglecting her...
Released:
1989
Rated:
R
Length:
89 mins