

36 votes
1983
1h 53m
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.
Directed by John Sayles

Linda Griffiths
Lianna
Jane Hallaren
Ruth
Jon DeVries
DickJo Henderson
SandyJessica MacDonald
ThedaJesse Solomon
Spencer
John Sayles
Jerry
Stephen Mendillo
Bob
Betsy Julia Robinson
Cindy
Nancy Mette
Kim
Maggie Renzi
SheilaMadelyn Coleman
Mrs HennessyRobyn Reeves
Job Applicant
Chris Elliott
Lighting AssistantMarta Renzi
DancerD. David Porter
Dancer
Rochelle Oliver
BettyNancy-Elizabeth Kammer
Liz
Jean Passanante
RoseMaggie Task
EvelynStatus
Released
Release date
January 19, 1983
Budget
$300K
Revenue
$1.5M
Language
English