Lianna

A quiet, tender character study that feels intimate and observant, slowly drawing you into a woman's emotional awakening and its costs.

Directed by

John Sayles

Genres

Drama, Romance

Starring

Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, Jon DeVries

Tagline

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.

How it feels

Melancholic and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Identity, love, sexuality, betrayal

Content

Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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