At its core, the film is a narrative about how humans navigate complex relationship intricacies. It delves into:
It is available through various distributors like Kino Lorber and streaming platforms like MUBI . BLOOM UP - Hammer to Nail
The film highlights the striking contrast between the couple's daytime routine and their nighttime activities:
The film gives significant weight to the "mundane yet strangely fascinating" logistics of organizing sex parties, including the politicking required to recruit participants and the careful curation of these events.
Rather than sensationalizing the topic, Bloom Up is described as an artfully constructed exploration of polyamory that seeks to "illuminate" rather than "titillate".
By night, the couple organizes and attends sexual encounters with multiple partners. The documentary captures the "blooming" of their relationship, a term they use to describe how this lifestyle renews their connection. A Sex-Positive Portrait of Non-Monogamy
Hermes and Betta run "Pet Village," a neighborhood pet supply and grooming shop in Torino. They are depicted as a deeply affectionate, hardworking couple who have retained a "honeymoon glow" even after years together.