《lovable》. Sweet Punishment is a drama film directed by Richard Linklater. Starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Robert Sean Leonard. The film tells the story of two disgraced grown men in a small room at a motel, digging up old scores, comparing, irritating, and hurting each other. Vince finally forced John to admit and believe that the passionate night that led to his and Amy's breakup many years ago was John's own story of forcing Amy to submit through despicable means.