Julia Fox's Steamy Lesbian Romance 'Perfect' Heats Up SXSW

The film features pregnant sex, panty sniffing, and an FKA Twigs soundtrack.

Mar. 12, 2026 at 11:39pm

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The new SXSW movie 'Perfect,' a steamy lesbian romance starring Julia Fox and Ashley Moore, has been described as "just hot, cunt, sexy, sweaty, fun" by director Millicent Hailes. The film features plenty of nudity, sex scenes, and even a panty sniffing moment, all set to the throbbing dance songs of FKA Twigs.

Why it matters

As a new narrative film from a director known for music videos, 'Perfect' is generating buzz at SXSW for its bold, unapologetic approach to depicting female sexuality and relationships. The movie's provocative content and soundtrack are drawing strong reactions from audiences.

The details

The film follows Kai (Ashley Moore), a drifter who gets stuck in a desert town during a global water shortage. There, she meets the mysterious and pregnant Mallory (Julia Fox), and the two embark on a passionate romance full of twists and turns. Many of the sex scenes are set to FKA Twigs' songs, with 'Eusexua' backing a central lakeside encounter between the two lead characters.

  • The world premiere of 'Perfect' took place at the 2026 SXSW Film Festival in Austin, Texas.

The players

Julia Fox

An actor who stars as Mallory, the pregnant woman at the center of the film's romance.

Ashley Moore

An actor who takes on the lead role of Kai, the drifter who becomes involved with Mallory.

Millicent Hailes

The director of 'Perfect,' making her first narrative feature after directing music videos.

FKA Twigs

The singer-songwriter whose throbbing dance songs, including "Eusexua," are featured prominently on the 'Perfect' soundtrack.

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What they’re saying

“Leave horny, people! Leave horny.”

— Ashley Moore, Actor

“It's just fun. It's just hot, cunt, sexy, sweaty, fun.”

— Millicent Hailes, Director

“The amount of nuance in this film could be three films long.”

— Julia Fox

“I really wanted some pivotal, poignant moments to be to those songs, because, ['Eusexua'] just really resonated with me.”

— Millicent Hailes, Director

What’s next

The film 'Perfect' is a sales title at SXSW, with director Millicent Hailes hoping to secure distribution deals with buyers.

The takeaway

As a bold, unapologetic depiction of female sexuality, 'Perfect' is generating significant buzz and strong reactions at SXSW, showcasing the director's unique vision and the powerful performances of its lead actors.