Lianna

Lianna

1983 · 113 min · EN · R · 6.3 (27 votes)
Dir. John Sayles · Starring Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries, Jo Henderson, Jessica MacDonald, Jesse Solomon · Music Mason Daring

A sensual, tender, and provocative love story

DramaRomance

Lianna's life is a succession of domestic errands and boring faculty parties, however her heaviest cross to bear is dealing with her waning marriage to Dick. In order to find intellectual stimulus, Lianna takes a college extension child-psychology course taught by Ruth. When Lianna catches Dick having an affair with a young coed, she finds comfort and eventually true love in the arms of Ruth. However, this comes with a price as everything in her life is turned upside down.

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A quiet, introspective journey of a woman finding herself amidst marital strife. It feels like a deeply personal exploration of awakening desires and the courage it takes to pursue them, even when the world feels uncertain.

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