Chasing her dreams and fantasies, which include being an 18th century, European princess carrying on a secret love affair with Mozart (Mike Davis), a young, New Jersey girl and virtuoso pianist (Asia Carrera) discovers that her move out to California is anything but easy. Indeed, instead of finding employment, she runs into nothing but rejection and people looking to take advantage of her. Fortunately, she does make a friend out of another struggling artist (Alex Sanders), and while she may or may not find fortune and fame, she at least has a chance at love...one way or the other. Such is the case in "Appassionata", an overall-good, 1997 release from Adam & Eve and directors Bud Lee and Asia herself.

Running Time: 90 min. Production Date: 7 / 1997 (cover) 9 / 24 / 1997 (DVD) Director: Bud Lee and Asia Carrera Cast: Asia Carrera (who also wrote, produced, and did the music), Marc Davis, Alex Sanders, Roxanne Hall, Laura Palmer, Raylene, Liza Harper, Brittany Andrews, Leeanna Heart, Charlie, Sindee Coxx, Avalon, Johnni Black, Holly Body, Jonathan Morgan, Mike Horner, Alec Metro, John Decker and Steve Hatcher in sex roles and Veronica Hart, Michael Hart, and Bud Lee in non- sex roles Initial Expectations: I know that Asia Carrera is extremely proud of this movie and holds it very close to her heart. Since shes one of my all time favorite adult film actresses, I have some fairly high hopes for the movie and very high hopes for the overall DVD. Initial Reaction: The film is nicely done but nothing thats going to start the adult film world on fire. The extras really make this DVD worthwhile. Who Should Watch It : Couples and fans of Asia Carrera and Adam & Eves other features.