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Lianna (1983)

R · 1983-01-19 · 1h 53m · EN
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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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John SaylesDirector, Writer
Budget
$300K
Box office
$1.5M

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Linda GriffithsLinda GriffithsLiannaJane HallarenJane HallarenRuthJon DeVriesJon DeVriesDickJo HendersonJo HendersonSandyJessica MacDonaldJessica MacDonaldThedaJesse SolomonJesse SolomonSpencerJohn SaylesJohn SaylesJerryStephen MendilloStephen MendilloBobBetsy Julia RobinsonBetsy Julia RobinsonCindyNancy MetteNancy MetteKimMaggie RenziMaggie RenziSheilaMadelyn ColemanMadelyn ColemanMrs Hennessy

Keywords

Coming outLesbian relationshipLgbtNew jerseyExtramarital affairFemale friendshipSelf-discoveryNight schoolTeacher student relationshipMarriage problemsMother child separationStagehand

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Genre affinityDrama · RomanceTheme affinityComing Out · Lesbian Relationship · LgbtMood preferenceRomanceDialogue densityDramaEmotional intensityRomanceDirector preference103419

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What is Lianna about?

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.

How long is Lianna?

Lianna has a runtime of 113 minutes.

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