First Love, Last Rites

"Falling in love is the easy part."

Aug 7 1998 R 1h 34m
Drama, Romance

Passion and infatuation ignite as two lovers flounder through their "first time" in this alarmingly sexy film set in the Louisiana bayou. Joey and Sissel are a young misguided couple trying desperately to make their way through their first intense relationship. Blinded by sexual attraction, they become oblivious to everything around them. But when forced far great than themselves threaten their idyllic existence, each must learn to cope with heart-wrenching pain and loss.

Plot

Joey and Sissel are two misfits spending most of their time together talking or having sex. Gradually and slowly their relationships are becoming boring for them.

Written by

Ian McEwan, David Ryan, Jesse Peretz

Directed by

Jesse Peretz

Cast

Natasha Gregson Wagner, Giovanni Ribisi, Robert John Burke

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Toast Films, Forensic Films

Languages

English

Awards

1 win & 1 nomination

Trailers
First Love Last Rites Trailer 1998
Scores
# of Votes
383
Average Rating
5.6 out of 10
Metascore
NA
Popularity
NA