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The Five Senses

"Nothing can cure the soul but the senses. — Oscar Wilde"

May 18, 1999 1h 46m 5.6/10 (28 votes)

Originally released in 1999. The Five Senses is a comedy/drama film. directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

Starring Mary-Louise Parker, Pascale Bussières, and Richard Clarkin

Synopsis

Interconnected stories examine situations involving the five senses. Touch is represented by a massage therapist who is treating a woman, while her daughter accidentally loses the woman's pre-school daughter in the park. The older daughter meets a voyeur (vision), a professional house-cleaner has an acute sense of smell, a cake maker has lost her sense of taste, and an older man is losing his hearing.

Quick Facts

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Release Date May 18, 1999 26 years ago
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Runtime 1h 46m 106 minutes total
User Rating 5.6/10 Mixed (28 votes)
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Language English Original language
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Country Canada Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
EN

Production Companies

  • Alliance Atlantis
  • CBC Films
  • Five Senses Productions

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Five Senses about?

Interconnected stories examine situations involving the five senses. Touch is represented by a massage therapist who is treating a woman, while her daughter accidentally loses the woman's pre-schoo...

Who directed The Five Senses?

The Five Senses was directed by Jeremy Podeswa.

How long is The Five Senses?

The Five Senses has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).

When was The Five Senses released?

The Five Senses was released on May 18, 1999 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Five Senses?

The main cast of The Five Senses includes Mary-Louise Parker, Pascale Bussières, Richard Clarkin, Brendan Fletcher, Marco Leonardi.