Poison Ivy 2: Lily

Poison Ivy 2: Lily

Year: 1996

Runtime: 106 mins

Language: English

Director: Anne Goursaud

RomanceDramaThrillerUnderdogs and coming of ageErotic relationships and desire

Lily, a naïve art student, idolizes the late Ivy and becomes determined to assume her former roommate’s identity and personality. As she immerses herself in Ivy’s world, her obsession draws the unwanted attention of two men—a fellow student and her art professor—who become infatuated with her, leading to a tangled web of passion, seduction and betrayal.

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Michigan, California

Set between Lily's Michigan hometown and a California college apartment. Michigan grounds her sheltered upbringing, while California's art scene offers the freedom and danger she seeks. The two settings contrast: a quiet origin and a chaotic, creative environment that drives her transformation.

❄️ Michigan 🏛️ California college

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Main Characters – Poison Ivy 2: Lily (1996)

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Lily Leonetti - Alyssa Milano

A sheltered art student from Michigan who moves to California for college. She becomes obsessed with Ivy's image, reshaping her appearance and behavior to mirror her muse. Her journey traverses tense relationships with Gredin and Donald, a troubling power dynamic, and a traumatic confrontation that tests her resilience.

🎓 Art student 💃 Transformation ⚠️ Obsession

Daphne Falk (Camilla Belle)

Daphne Falk is the young daughter of Donald Falk whom Lily babysits. Her presence heightens the stakes of the adults' entangled lives, and the crisis surrounding her safety culminates in a traumatic incident that drives the film's emotional arc.

👶 Child 🏠 Family ⚠️ Trauma

Donald Falk (Xander Berkeley)

An art teacher who betrays his wife and becomes deeply involved with Lily. He wields his status to manipulate those around him, culminating in a violent confrontation that ends in tragedy.

🎨 Artist 💔 Abuser ⚖️ Power

Gredin (Johnathon Schaech)

An attractive co-student and sculptor who becomes Lily's lover. He is drawn to her changing persona but grows wary of how the relationship unfolds beneath the surface of art and manipulation.

🎨 Artist 💘 Lover 🤔 Conflicted

Angela Falk (Belinda Bauer)

Donald's wife who senses the infidelity and confronts the fallout. Her perspective adds emotional pressure to the marital strain and the escalating tensions within the artist circle.

❤️ Partner 💔 Jealousy 🕊️ Trust

Tanya (Kathryne Dora Brown)

Lily's friendly roommate and fellow artist who provides support and companionship as Lily navigates her new life in California.

🎨 Artist 🏳️‍🌈 Friend 🤝 Support

Bridgette (Victoria Haas)

A cruel, taunting artist who immediately dislikes Lily, serving as a antagonistic presence within the shared living space.

🎭 Rival 💢 Conflict 👀 Tension

Robert (Walter Kim)

A silent but talented musician who becomes entangled with Lily and later reveals the looming danger as tensions erupt, contributing to the film's climactic confrontation.

🎵 Musician 💔 Liaison ⚠️ Tension

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Major Themes – Poison Ivy 2: Lily (1996)

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🪞 Obsession

Lily's fixation on Ivy's box of photos and letters triggers a dangerous obsession with another girl's identity. She mirrors Ivy's sexuality and confidence, reshaping her appearance and behavior to resemble her muse. This obsession pushes her into self-dramatization and risky relationships, blurring lines between admiration and appropriation. The theme explores how desire for power over one's image can erode personal boundaries.

⚖️ Consent & Power

Power dynamics and consent dominate the second arc. Donald wields professional and personal power over Lily and Daphna, crossing boundaries and committing sexual assault. The situation shows how charisma and position can mask coercive behavior, leaving victims with trauma. The events critically examine accountability and the harm caused by abuse in artistic environments.

🎨 Artistic Expression

Art provides meaning for Donald and Lily; Lily inspires Donald to paint and pose nude for him; It becomes a mutual search for expression but also a trap that entangles them in desire and deception. The film uses artistic creation to reveal character motivations and moral compromises. The evolving art dynamic mirrors Lily's inner transformation from passive observer to active participant.

Last Updated: October 04, 2025 at 15:29

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