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64% Critic Match
Lianna
“A sensual, tender, and provocative love story”
6.4 / 10• 1983• 1h 53m•R• English
DramaRomance
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Linda Griffiths
Lianna
Lead
Jane Hallaren
Ruth
Jon DeVries
Dick
JH
Jo Henderson
Sandy
JM
Jessica MacDonald
Theda
JS
Jesse Solomon
Spencer
John Sayles
Jerry
Stephen Mendillo
Bob
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. John Sayles's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Lianna is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
