14 Jul 2007
Socket
Dr. Bill Matthews is struck by lighting. While recovering at the hospital where he works, he begins an intimate relationship with Dr. Craig Murphy, who invites Bill to join a strange group of lightning survivors.
Exotica
In a world of temptation, obsession is the deadliest desire.
In the upscale Toronto strip club Exotica, dancer Christina is visited nightly by the obsessive Francis, a depressed tax auditor. Her ex-boyfriend, the club's MC, Eric, still jealously pines for her even as he introduces her onstage, but Eric is having his own relationship problems with the club's female owner. Thomas, a mysterious pet-shop owner, is about to become unexpectedly involved in their lives.
Top Billed Cast
Bruce Greenwood Francis
Mia Kirshner Christina
Don McKellar Thomas
Sarah Polley Tracey
Victor Garber Harold
David Hemblen Inspector
Peter Krantz Man in taxi
Arsinée Khanjian Zoe
Elias Koteas Eric
Calvin Green Customs Officer
Damon D'Oliveira Man at opera
Jack Blum Scalper
Billy Merasty Man at opera
Ken McDougall Doorman
Maury Chaykin Exotica Club Client (uncredited)
Nadine Ramkisson Exotica Club Dancer (uncredited)
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