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Lianna
Sign in to saveLianna is a 1983 drama film written and directed by John Sayles and starring Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, and Jon DeVries. Additionally, It marked Chris Elliott's film debut.
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6.4Lianna'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.
Cast
- Linda Griffiths as Lianna
- Jane Hallaren as Ruth
- Jon DeVries as Dick
- Jo Henderson as Sandy
- Jessica MacDonald as Theda
- Jesse Solomon as Spencer
Themes
- coming out
- new jersey
- self-discovery
- female friendship
- lesbian relationship
- extramarital affair
- teacher student relationship
- lgbt
- marriage problems
- stagehand
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Lianna is a 1983 drama film written and directed by John Sayles and starring Linda Griffiths, Jane Hallaren, and Jon DeVries. Additionally, It marked Chris Elliott's film debut.
==Plot==
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