Throuple

The story is simple: a not brilliant start of a stripper show for a married couple, the beginning of a special friendship, fantaisies becoming true , a birthday versus a traditional trip and acceptance of a not so ordinary situation. The admirable craft gives the force to a seductive- bitter film about need of other, manipulation and acceptance of a compromise. It reminds , in few points, to me, "The comfort of Strangers" atmosphere. But, obvious, Aisha Jade performance is the axis of this beautiful short film.

A stripper fails badly at a private show for a couple of 'open' sexuality; this leads to a more relaxed interaction which in turn brings her and couple close, and into an active threesome relationship.

The concept, and the sheer weight of buzz words in the material I read about this film did put me off initially, but actually this was a really good film, mainly because of how focused it was on the universal elements, and how well Jade was directed and able to deliver on them. The couple, the specifics of their lifestyle, and a few other glossy elements all edged on being cringe (from my perspective), but the core elements were charming, grounded in humanity and recognizable in the way it has awkwardness, uncertainty, need, trust, and other familiar relationship elements within it. I expected it to fail at the romance element because of how counter-culture it was, but really it worked because the counter-culture element was the frame and not the content (just like 'straight' romances, even if I don't recognize that); and it is the 'human regardless of specifics' bits that make it work.

Well acted and directed, however the resolution left me wanting something more. Feels like The themes weren't fully explored. There was so much potential here though. A shame in a way.

This short film is like a pretty cupcake that tastes okay but leaves you wanting something more substantial! Sugar icing.