Film

Lianna

A sensual, tender, and provocative love story

6.3

1h 53m

1983

“A sensual, tender, and provocative love story”

Synopsis

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.

Director

John Sayles

Trailer

DramaRomance

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