The visionary writer-director behind such films as Passion Fish, Lone Star and Sunshine State, OscarÂ(r) nominee* John Sayles has been at the forefront of independent cinema for more than twenty years. In this moving and compassionate film, Sayles presents a ’sympathetic, realistic portrait (Boxoffice) of Lianna, a young wife and mother who leaves her husbandfor another woman and embarks on a turbulent journey of self-discovery. Lianna must face the anger and confusion of her husband as well as the raised eyebrows of her community. But when her new loveralso rejects her, she faces the most difficult task of all: She must learn to love herself. *1996:Original Screenplay, Lone Star; 1992: Original Screenplay, Passion Fish
July 24th, 2009 at 6:41 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
very interesting movie
A lot of movies that are classified ahead of their time in dealing with issues like sexuality, race and war are almost always from foreign countries.
July 24th, 2009 at 9:26 am
1.0 out of 5 stars
Like Watching Paint Dry
I was half asleep when I suddenly awoke to find this early attempt at a Lesbian sexploitation film on my TV set. Just awful.
July 24th, 2009 at 2:05 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
An early John Sayles classic? Yes, indeed!
I love this movie and am a big admirer of John Sayles. One of the most moving parts of “Lianna” is the Otis Redding duet.
July 24th, 2009 at 5:21 pm
4.0 out of 5 stars
stands up even without the lesbian interest
Film is more about personal discovery than a love story, Lianna at first seems frivolous almost selfish but as the film progresses she becomes stronger and gains a peronality.
July 24th, 2009 at 7:59 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Pulls no punches
A terrific movie and one that any person concerned about relationships would enjoy and appreciate. I’d say that this and Desert Hearts are my two favorite lesbian movies.
July 25th, 2009 at 3:07 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
I love john sayles
There I said it I love John Sayles…of course plutonically lolThis is a great lesbian film that understands emotions, though older and low budget the theme is timeless and so…
July 25th, 2009 at 8:53 am
5.0 out of 5 stars
A classic treat
John Sayles understands women more than some women understand themselves…I do not know what it is..but he gets us…
July 25th, 2009 at 2:25 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
Top Notch Sayles Flick
Sayles understands women better than many women understand themselves. This is a classic lesbian flick at a time when lesbian films were rare or non- existent…
July 25th, 2009 at 5:29 pm
3.0 out of 5 stars
Putting in my 2 cents
I recently began to collect lesbian films and the truth is that it’s not easy to find good ones. I ordered this film because the reviews that I read on it seemed very good, but…
July 25th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
5.0 out of 5 stars
My favorite John Sayles film
This is my favorite John Sayles film (which, considering how i feel about Lone Star, says a lot). This has much to do with Linda Griffith’s wonderful performance as the title…