The latter half of the film takes an unexpected turn into the criminal underworld.
This leads her to K (Jamie Bell) , a cold sadist who subjects her to brutal S&M. Unlike traditional BDSM, which often emphasizes "safe words" and play, Von Trier presents this as a desperate, almost medical necessity for Joe to reclaim her body. 2. The Mirror and the Mob
The film picks up exactly where the first left off, but the tone shifts immediately from erotic exploration to agonizing desperation. reveals that she has become physically incapable of feeling sexual sensation.
