Cheeky

Carla travels to London to scout apartments for her Venetian partner and ends up renting a flat that overlooks the Thames. The city becomes a lively backdrop as she negotiates a new living arrangement, awkward encounters, and the chances that romance might bloom from practical need. In the midst of house hunting she meets Moira, a sharp and unconventional real estate agent who offers more than keys and paperwork. What starts as a simple search for a place turns into a series of flirtations, misunderstandings, and small awakenings about desire, independence, and what home might mean when you are far from everything familiar. The city itself adds energy to their evolving connection. She discovers small acts of kindness around the city, which remind her how connection can begin.

Directed by Italian filmmaker Tinto Brass and released in 2000, Cheeky showcases Brass's playful blend of humor and sensuality. The cast includes Yuliya Mayarchuk as Carla, Jarno Berardi as Matteo, and Francesca Nunzi as Moira.

Box office data for Cheeky is not publicly listed, so there is no worldwide gross to report. With a budget of about 2.1 million USD, the film likely aimed for a modest box office footprint and targeted a niche audience.

Cheeky has a limited cultural footprint, largely noted by enthusiasts of Tinto Brass for exploring playful sexuality within a cinematic language that blends comedy and romance. Its niche status reflects the era's appetite for provocative European arthouse fare and invites comparisons with other late 90s and early 2000s works.

Reception highlights the film's light tone and Brass's habit of mixing humor with erotic themes. It uses urban life in London to examine desire, independence, and the tension between fantasy and everyday reality, with moments of wit that soften intimate scenes. The themes linger after the credits and invite discussion.