
Red Shoe Diaries 8: Night of Abandon
Overview
Night of Abandon: A wild blissful night in Brazil during Carnival. Liar's Tale: A burned out photojournalist's obsession with a high-class call girl awakens her ability to feel again. In the Blink of an Eye: A passionate boxer seduces a happily married woman.
Top Cast

David Duchovny
Jake Winters (archive footage)
Daniel Leza
Brazilian Lover (archive footage)
Ann Cockburn
Vovo's Granddaughter (archive footage)

Catalina Bonakie
Vovo (archive footage)

Erika Anderson
Jo (archive footage)

Audie England
The Call Girl (archive footage)
Margaret Makinen
Berry (archive footage)
Paula Venice
Linda (archive footage)
Terrence Sheahan
Jack (archive footage)
Lorna Firman
Jill (archive footage)

Peter Quartaroli
Pete (archive footage)
Laurie Simpson
Wife (archive footage)
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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