

Rescuing Desire (1996)
All the adventure a man can live, he lives.
1996-05-14
111 Min.
PG-13
Romance, Comedy, Drama
Overview
Toni, a very accomplished social worker and award winning nurse, is engaged to successful physician, Dr Ralph Mallory and works in a hospital run by Ralph's father. Following the death of her teenage son, Toni is acutely aware of how short life can be and is determined to live it on her terms. Van, Toni's best friend also works in the hospital and has been a great support throughout her recent ordeal On the surface, a well adjusted middle class woman in a stable relationship, we are soon made aware of Toni's long term longing for women and her struggle to deal with it and conform. Rescuing Desire takes us through Toni's exploration of her sexuality and Van's efforts to ensure Toni's safety during her self discovery
Cast
Toni
Van
Evonne
Dr. Ralph Mallory
Willard
Sadie
Doris
Betsy
Pappa
Gerry
Rico
Lenny
Giuseppe
Leah
Jane
Sid
S&M Salesman
Bookstore Salesgirl
Sal
Mr. Kaye
Mrs. Lawson
Bookstore Salesman
Bartender
Virginia
Paul
Drag Queen #1 (as Michael Ortega)
Drag Queen #2
S&M Guide
Mamma
Connie
Baby
Woman with Lighter
New Mom
Madeleine
Bodyguard
Salesgirl's Lover
Dancer #1
Woman #1
Camilla
D.J.
Nurse #1
Nurse #2
Receptionist
Dancer #2
Woman #2