Lianna (1983) May 2026

Linda Griffiths (Lianna), Jane Hallaren (Ruth), Jon DeVries (Dick). Runtime: Approximately 110 minutes.

Lianna (played by ) is a 33-year-old mother of two, married to Dick, an arrogant and philandering film professor. Feeling intellectually and emotionally stunted in her marriage, she enrolls in a child psychology night class taught by Ruth (Jane Hallaren). Lianna (1983)

(1983) is an independent drama film written and directed by John Sayles , known for its groundbreaking and realistic portrayal of a woman’s coming-out story. Plot Overview Linda Griffiths (Lianna), Jane Hallaren (Ruth), Jon DeVries

The shooting script is available for academic study, and the original trailer has been restored for modern audiences. Critical Reception Linda Griffiths (Lianna)

It is noted for its "slice-of-life" approach, avoiding cinematic tricks to focus on dense character drama.