In this 1995 Canadian action film, director Alex Koyama navigates the treacherous waters of love and obsession within the tattoo industry, as she faces a deadly game of cat and mouse with her new transgender assistant, Chris. The film's tense atmosphere is fueled by Koyama's complicated relationships with her lesbian lover Montana and herself. Skin Deep is a gripping exploration of desire, identity, and power, set against the provocative world of "skin art" culture.