Lianna

Lianna (1983)

19/01/1983
Drama, Romance
1h 53m

A sensual, tender, and provocative love story

Overview

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.

  • John SaylesDirector, Writer
  • Status

    Released

  • Original Language

    English

  • Budget

    $300,000

  • Revenue

    $1,530,839

Keywords

  • coming out
  • new jersey
  • self-discovery
  • female friendship
  • lesbian relationship
  • extramarital affair
  • teacher student relationship
  • lgbt
  • marriage problems
  • stagehand
  • mother child separation
  • night school
  • lesbian

Top Billed Cast

Linda Griffiths

Linda Griffiths

Lianna

Jane Hallaren

Jane Hallaren

Ruth

Jon DeVries

Jon DeVries

Dick

Jo Henderson

Sandy

Jessica MacDonald

Theda

Jesse Solomon

Spencer

John Sayles

John Sayles

Jerry

Stephen Mendillo

Stephen Mendillo

Bob

Betsy Julia Robinson

Betsy Julia Robinson

Cindy

Nancy Mette

Nancy Mette

Kim

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