6.4
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The Pleasure Principle
1979·Movie
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A , drama: but never scary, .
Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
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In a financially troubled farm in the 1930's, its depraved owners become attracted to their new handsome and young handyman.
Portuguese DramaPeriod PieceForbidden AttractionClass ConflictRural PortugalErotic TensionPsychological IntensitySlow-Burn Narrative
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Will I feel good after watching The Pleasure Principle?
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Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.
Is The Pleasure Principle in English?
Portuguese
No, it was made in Portuguese.