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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."
19851h 31m7.1 TMDb
Directed by Donna Deitch
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Condensed premise
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense5
Emotion8.1
Complexity7.2
Humor5.3
Realism7.3
Action5
Darkness4.5
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓fans of emotional, heartfelt storytelling
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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