Leaving Metropolis

Leaving Metropolis

When art inspires forbidden passion...

2002•1h 29m•4.7/10

RomanceComedyDrama

Ratings

🎬TMDb

4.7/10(16)

David is a creatively stifled painter in desperate need of inspiration. As happenstance would have it, while seeking a job waiting tables, David stumbles upon a new muse in the form of a strapping diner owner named Matt. In short order the two bond over a shared love of art, and before long their passion for painting transforms into something more torrid. If it weren't for Matt's wife, Violet, everything would be perfect.

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Original Pictures

Language

EN

Status

Released

Release Date

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Cast

Troy Ruptash

David

Vince Corazza

Vince Corazza

Matt

Lynda Boyd

Lynda Boyd

Kryla

Cherilee Taylor

Violet

Thom Allison

Thom Allison

Shannon

Kirsten Johnson

Kirsten Johnson

Sharon

Tom Anniko

Tom Anniko

Businessman

Arne MacPherson

Homeless Man

Paul Stafford

Goth Boy

Susan Kelso

Dr. Starbell

John Bluethner

John Bluethner

Mayor

Chris Sigurdson

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