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Cast & Crew

Donna Deitch
As Hungarian Gambler
Donna Deitch
Director
Jeffrey Tambor
As Jerry
Helen Shaver
As Vivian Bell
Alex McArthur
As Walter
Audra Lindley
As Frances Parker

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"Desert Hearts" tells the story of Vivian Bell, a repressed literature professor in her 30s who finds herself unexpectedly drawn to Cay Rivers, a free-spirited young woman working at a casino in Reno, Nevada. As they spend more time together, Vivian begins to question her strict upbringing and closed-off nature, while Cay struggles with her own fear of commitment. Despite their differences, the two women develop a deep connection that challenges them to confront their true desires and fears. Set in the 1950s, this romantic drama explores themes of love, identity, and self-discovery in a time of social change and upheaval.

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