Lianna (1983)

  • R
  • 01/19/1983 (US)
  • 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 Sayles

Director, Writer

Cast

Linda Griffiths's headshot

Linda Griffiths

Lianna
Jane Hallaren's headshot

Jane Hallaren

Ruth
Jon DeVries's headshot

Jon DeVries

Dick
Jo Henderson's headshot

Jo Henderson

Sandy
Jessica MacDonald's headshot

Jessica MacDonald

Theda
Jesse Solomon's headshot

Jesse Solomon

Spencer
John Sayles's headshot

John Sayles

Jerry
Stephen Mendillo's headshot

Stephen Mendillo

Bob

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