"Love. Passion. Obsession."
Hotel employee Lisa develops an obsession with her co-worker Lance, a struggling actor who has appeared in several films as an extra.
Social & External
The people behind it
Michael McManus
Lance
Arsinée Khanjian
Lisa
Gabrielle Rose
Clara
Tony Nardi
Eddy
David Hemblen
The Producer
Patricia Collins
The Housekeeper
Gerard Parkes
The Father
Franco Tata
Clara's Brother
Jacqueline Samuda
The Bride
Peter Krantz
The Groom
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