As the Parkers try to regain custody of their son, they face opposition from the authorities and the foster parents, who claim that the family is violent and unfit to care for Dean. The situation escalates, and Roy Parker becomes increasingly frustrated and desperate. He begins to take drastic measures to try and get his son back, which leads to a tragic confrontation.
Critics have pointed out the film's poor script, with one noting that "the script for D'Amato's Provocation is anything but good. The lack of content is compensated by long and uneventful erotic scenes". The acting has also been described as "unexceptional, both from acting and sex simulating vantage points". Provocation 1995 Movie Wiki