the title character in this film be writer henry miller and his wife june . two friend of anais nin . and more . the fact be she be frankly obsess with both of them . a writer of erotica and she want to experience sensuality in bold and dare way . she get the chance when her husband hugo bring henry to stay with them while he work on his novel . after june arrive anais find herself secretly thrill at the hidden lascivious feeling the couple seem to bring out in her . before long she be act them out in abandon . this take place in 1930s paris and scene of sex be be everywhere . they be a casually show a if walk through different room . there be a richness and matter of fact manner about this film . even though it be nc 17 i do not see it a dirty just boldly erotic . there be terrific performance by all involve . actress maria de medeiros look like a beautiful wide eye waif and be emotionally perfect a anais . fred ward give an unforgettable portrait of gruff and down to earth henry miller . uma thurman in an early role a june be beautiful and tragic .