Desert Hearts
1985 · 1h 31m · Drama, Romance · United States of America · Rated 18 (GB)
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.
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1950sbased on novel or bookcasinocoming outdesertdivorceenglish professorfarmlesbianlesbian relationshiplgbtnevadareno, nevadawoman director
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