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Desert Hearts poster

A DONNA DEITCH FILM

Desert Hearts

19851h 31mMovie

DramaRomance

IMDb7.1/ 10 · 8.8K votes

IN 1959, VIVIAN BELL CAME TO RENO, NEVADA FOR A QUICK DIVORCE. OF ALL THE PEOPLE SHE MET THERE, THE ONE WHO SURPRISED HER THE MOST WAS HERSELF.

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.

Romantic
Uplifting
Heartwarming
Love
LGBTQ+
Identity

Pace: Slow burn
Intensity: Mild
Complexity: Easy watch

Good for date night, a quick watch and talking about after. Contains sexual content and nudity.

DirectorDonna Deitch

FormatFeature film

TMDB7.1 / 10

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The people behind the story

Top cast

Helen ShaverVivian Bell

Patricia CharbonneauCay Rivvers

Audra LindleyFrances Parker

Andra AkersSilver

Gwen WellesGwen

Dean ButlerDarrell

Katie La BourdetteLucille

James StaleyArt Warner

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