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18 January 1983 (USA) morePlot:
A happily married woman comes to realize herself of being a repressed lesbian after she has an affair with a female college professor, and then tries to come to terms with her newfound lifestyle. full summary | add synopsisUser Comments:
The best film that John Sayles had ever made. moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Linda Griffiths | ... | Lianna |
| Jane Hallaren | ... | Ruth |
| Jon DeVries | ... | Dick |
| Jo Henderson | ... | Sandy |
| Jessica MacDonald | ... | Theda (as Jessica Wight MacDonald) |
| Jesse Solomon | ... | Spencer |
 | John Sayles | ... | Jerry |
 | Stephen Mendillo | ... | Bob |
| Betsy Julia Robinson | ... | Cindy |
| Nancy Mette | ... | Kim |
| Maggie Renzi | ... | Sheila |
| Madelyn Coleman | ... | Mrs. Hennessy |
| Robyn Reeves | ... | Job Applicant |
| Chris Elliott | ... | Lighting Assistant |
| Marta Renzi | ... | Dancer |
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This was filmed in 16mm and was later blown up to 35mm. This was common for independent films of the 1980s. The film was originally meant to be shot on 35mm with a budget of $800,000. Sayles could not raise the funds for this budget, and so they "cut corners" by shooting on 16mm. moreSoundtrack:
I've Been Loving You Too Long moreFAQ
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"Lianna" might be a bit outdated, but John Sayles captured it very well. He captured a woman from Alberta, Canada going through a change in her life when she was in a unhappy marriage with two children. Lianna saw something in herself when she saw Ruth, the professor, in class. Though the relationship between the two women were not always wonderful and loving at times, they have had their moments. Lianna could always turn to her friend, a non lesbian, for comfort. The movie began in the playground just like it ended in the playground. I will say this. Lianna loved her children. Though they didn't understand why their mother was a lesbian. I believe deep down in their hearts they knew she loved them. It is still a great movie from the early 1980's.