Middle-aged Maggie must find a way to get enough money for her grandson's lifesaving medical treatment. With all financial resources exhausted, Maggie knows she must take drastic action. When a "Hostess Wanted" sign catches her eye, Maggie naively stumbles into a city sex club. The true job description is quite a surprise for the respectable, middle-class widow, even if she isn't a prude. But unskilled Maggie accepts this as her fastest way to raise the urgently needed cash.

Maggie's double life quickly attracts the attention of her gossipy neighbour's prying eyes. The headstrong woman remains steadfastly discreet, keeping the money's origins secret from even her own suspicious son. But discovery is inevitable and Maggie must confront provincial hypocrisy's ugly face, as well as question her own morals. As she holds her head high, gracious Maggie just might find more than family love.

Directed by Sam Garbarski and starring Marianne Faithfull, Milo Manojlovic and Jenny Agutter, Irina Palm has attracted some pretty hostile reviews, but that can't help but arouse our interest, just a bit. If you fancy giving it a look then just wait until 25th August, when it's released on UK DVD by Soda Pictures at the RRP of £15.99. No details on picture and sound details yet, but the extra features will include interviews with the cast and crew.