1995 movie. Ben Sanderson (
Nicolas Cage) comes to
Las Vegas with the intent to drink himself to death. On his way to
terminal alcoholism he meets Sera (
Elisabeth Shue) through her job as a prostitute. They form a wary relationship with a non-interference pact and things slowly fall apart.
This movie lacks pity. It would have been unbearable if they tried to push a message but very little is said. It's very much an examination of how people self-destruct. Sera's love strikes you so hard it aches. Very worthwhile movie in the end.