Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! (1990)

Freshly emerged from the confines of a psychiatric institution, the gentle yet disturbed Ricky, an orphan turned jack-of-all-trades, sets his sights on his singular obsession. With empty pockets and a heart filled with unattainable longing, Ricky zeroes in on the sultry Marina, a starlet of adult cinema and an unattainable muse from his past. He sweeps her away from the set of Maximo, a crippled director crafting his swan song, and into a whirlwind of fear and curiosity. Marina's initial revulsion towards her captor gradually dissolves as she witnesses his unwavering devotion and the lengths he's willing to go for her. But her newfound feelings for Ricky are complicated, teetering on the knife's edge between sympathy and terror. As Ricky's desperate plea for love intensifies, he resolves to bind Marina to him, quite literally. His unconventional courtship method, a blend of coercion and tender affection, leaves Marina torn between the comfort of her former life and the unpredictable passion Ricky offers. The narrative of "Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down!" spirals into a dizzying exploration of love, obsession, and the blurry line between freedom and captivity. Will Marina succumb to the allure of Ricky's unwavering dedication, or will she break free from his chains and return to the familiarity of her old life and career? The answer lies in the captivating chaos of their intertwined destinies.

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is a comedy movie featuring Victoria Abril.

Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! is currently streaming on Criterion Channel.

It is also possible to buy Tie Me Up! Tie Me Down! on Amazon Video and Apple TV.