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Concussion

Country: USA, Language: English, 96 mins

  • Director: Stacie Passon
  • Writer: Stacie Passon
  • Producer: Cliff Chenfeld; Anthony Cupo

CGiii Comment

The directorial debut of Ms Passon...

The premise is a little much to take in...a slight blow to the head can make you into a raving nymphomaniac (lesbian) prostitute...well, if you are going to be a prostitute - this is the way to do it: pick & choose your clients, luxurious apartment and a top-notch fee. Yes, all reality goes flying out of the window. But, this is more about desire....those that have it, those that want it and those that can't be bothered with it.

As a comment on relationships, it is unashamedly pessimistic...secrets, lies, infidelity...and, a reluctant tolerance nestled with compromise - all in the name of not upsetting the idyll...we are but sexual creatures - and there are those who aren't. Compromise.

Beautifully photographed, finely acted - a damn decent debut.


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The(ir) Blurb...

After a blow to the head, Abby decides she can't do it anymore. Her life just can't be only about the house, the kids and the wife. She needs more: she needs to be Eleanor.

Cast & Characters

Robin Weigert as Abby;
Maggie Siff as Sam Bennet;
Johnathan Tchaikovsky as Justin;
Ben Shenkman as Graeme;
Julie Fain Lawrence as Kate Abelman;
Janel Moloney as Pru;
Emily Kinney;
Laila Robins as Woman #3;
Ashley Biel as Woman in Window;
Chase Bolnick as Student