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Understanding Bliss (1990)

Movie ★ 8.0 80 min

Drama

Elizabeth Sutton, a lecturer from Toronto and Peter Breen, a professor of cultural studies from St. John's, Newfoundland, come together in his town for a secret liaison. All is bliss. But within twenty-four hours, the affair has collapsed. A clash of languages, cultures, and values force them to come to terms with each other's sense of morality.

William D. MacGillivray Director William D. MacGillivray Writer Kathryn Cochran Writer

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Quick facts

Released
September 30, 1990
Runtime
80 min
IMDb
tt0122299
Language
Studio
Picture Plant

Cast

Catherine Grant Elizabeth Sutton Bryan Hennessey Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny Rosemary House Rosemary House May Breen William MacGillivray Sr. Peter's Father Rick Mercer Rick Mercer Richard (Turkish Knight) Paddy Barry Paddy (Beelzebub) Lisa Porter Lisa (Ball) Andrew Younghusband Andrew Younghusband Andrew (Father Christmas) Ashley Billard Ashley (Doctor) Elizabeth Pickard Liz (Slasher) Ollie Little Hotel Housekeeper Sammy Hall Boy in Photographs Michael Jones Michael Jones Tom (Archive Footage) Graham Hayward Tom as Child (Archive Footage) Claudette Sapp Mother (archive footage) Joey Davis Harry as Child (archive footage) Bernard Cloutier Porter (archive footage) Jody Richardson Jody (King George)

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Frequently asked questions

What is Understanding Bliss about?
Elizabeth Sutton, a lecturer from Toronto and Peter Breen, a professor of cultural studies from St. John's, Newfoundland, come together in his town for a secret liaison. All is bliss. But within twenty-four hours, the affair has collapsed. A clash of languages, cultures, and values force them to come to terms with each other's sense of morality.
Who directed Understanding Bliss?
Understanding Bliss was directed by William D. MacGillivray.
Who stars in Understanding Bliss?
Understanding Bliss stars Catherine Grant, Bryan Hennessey, Rosemary House, William MacGillivray Sr..
When was Understanding Bliss released?
Understanding Bliss is a 1990 drama film.
Where can I watch Understanding Bliss?
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