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Movie Info

Linda Griffiths plays Lianna, the naive young wife of a professor bored with her life and angered at her husband's blatant sexual indiscretions. She has an affair with another woman, Ruth (Jane Hallaren), and when her affair becomes common knowledge, she finds herself shunned by both her friends and family.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    gay and lesbian, drama
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    John Sayles
  • Producer:
    Jeffrey Nelson, Maggie Renzi
  • Writer:
    John Sayles
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Production Co:
    Winwood Productions

Cast & Crew

Linda Griffiths
Lianna
Jane Hallaren
Ruth
Jon DeVries
Dick
John Sayles
Director
John Sayles
Writer
Jeffrey Nelson
Producer
Maggie Renzi
Producer
Mason Daring
Original Music
Austin De Besche
Cinematographer
John Sayles
Film Editor
Jeanne McDonnell
Production Designer
Louise Martinez
Costume Designer
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  • Jan 28, 2009
    An exploration of love and relationships and cultural restraints. <i>Lianna</i> is sexual without being exploitative and a shining example of John Sayles' minimalistic approach to movie making.
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  • Aug 12, 2007
    Great script and acting make Lianna a solid drama that's worth watching if you're into that kind of thing. The subject matter is presented honestly, or at least it seems very honest to me. Being that I'm not a Lesbian, it's hard for me to make a definitive statement on the matter. AND the best part of all, no one died of a hate crime at the end! How refreshing!
    Ken S Super Reviewer
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