Monday, August 18, 2025

REST IN PEACE, TERENCE STAMP - IN OUR TRIBUTE, TERENCE PLAYS A BUDDHIST MONK INSPIRING TWO BEST FRIENDS IN "KISS THE SKY" (1998)


Two businessmen and best friends (Gary Cole, William Frederickson) take a detour from their lives and jet out to the Philippines for a much-needed getaway. A chance encounter in an opium den leads them to a fantastical location in the mountains that is so beautiful you can "kiss the sky." 

Once there, they develop a threesome relationship with the incredible Sheryl Lee. Enter Terence Stamp as a monk who passes thru and becomes friends - they all decide to build a sanctuary on that hill and the monk helps them find the real meaning of life. 

Laden with Buddhist philosophies and messages (but not in an overkill way) this is a very free film. It's about finding your inner freedom. 

Up to now, it has not been available in the streaming world but now is. As of this post, it's featured on Fubi and MGM+ with your membership, or of course, DVD. A well-acted and gorgeously directed by Roger Young, I've turned a lot of people onto this one thru the years. It's a very special film. 4.0 stars/5