The Center of the World (2001)

In the glittering heart of Las Vegas, a peculiar couple secures a lavish suite, setting the stage for an unorthodox romance. Richard, a computer prodigy teetering on the brink of dot.com stardom, grapples with depression, his professional zeal dwindling and important investor meetings neglected. Florence, a captivating lap dancer, illuminates the nightlife at an upscale club, her life a whirlwind of glitz and glamour. Haunted by an insatiable longing for human connection, Richard proposes an unconventional arrangement: Florence's company for three intoxicating nights in Vegas, in exchange for a staggering $10,000. The deal comes with a set of intriguing stipulations: four hours of sensual exploration each night, with the boundary of physical intimacy strictly drawn at the threshold of penetration. As the sun-soaked Vegas days unfold, a delightful camaraderie burgeons between them. They delve into each other's worlds, indulge in the city's many pleasures, and even cross paths with a friend from Florence's past. However, when the neon lights flicker on, their nocturnal escapades grow increasingly complex. A mutual allure begins to simmer beneath the surface, defying their meticulously laid rules. The question lingers in the electric Vegas air: Will this unusual bond transcend the transactional limits they've set? Could their connection run deeper than the allure of cash?

The Center of the World is a drama movie featuring Shane Edelman and directed by Wayne Wang.

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