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Desert Hearts

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.

19851h 31mNRDrama, Romance

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About Desert Hearts

Directors
Donna Deitch
Cast
Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers, Gwen Welles, Dean Butler
Genres
Drama, Romance
Content rating
NR
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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