Rescuing Desire

Toni is a successful nurse and social worker engaged to a physician and employed at a hospital managed by her fiancé's father. After the loss of her teenage son, she decides to stop conforming to societal expectations and begins to explore her long-term attraction to women. With the support of her close friend and colleague, Van, Toni navigates her self-discovery and the complexities of her sexuality.

The film was directed by Adam Rodgers, marking the first of two films he directed before At Middleton in 2013. The screenplay was written by Catherine May Levin. The ensemble cast features Melinda Mullins in the lead role of Toni, alongside Tamara Tunie as Van, Bruce Altman as Dr. Ralph Mallory, and Lea DeLaria as Sadie. Other credited cast members include Caitlin Dulany and Barton Heyman, with a total of 46 actors credited in the production.

Released in May 1996, this comedy drama has a runtime of 111 minutes. It is generally well-received by its viewers, holding a rating of 7.2/10 on IMDb based on 107 votes.