Glenn Close, John Malkovich, Uma Thurman and Keanu Reeves star in a classic tale of innocence, desire and sexual gamesmanship. Just prior to the French Revolution, a time of legendary decadence, the corseted and perfumed French aristocracy are wealthy beyond reckoning and fully dedicated to the pursuit of their own pleasure. Yet human emotions are not easily trifled with as this timeless plot of labyrinthine intrigue delves into the most private reaches of the human psyche.
