Better Than Sex

Better Than Sex

5.9IMDb Score
Released:2000-11-09
Duration:84 min
Director:Jonathan Teplitzky
Actors:David Wenham, Susie Porter, Catherine McClements, Kris McQuade, Simon Bossell
Production:Better Than, France Télévisions Distribution, Meercat Films, New Vision Films, New South Wales Film & Television Office

Overview:

After a one-night stand a couple is faced with the terrifying possibility of what they really want.

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