Far from Heaven

2002 Todd Haynes 1h 47m
Drama Romance

In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.

Cast

Julianne Moore Cathy Whitaker
Dennis Quaid Frank Whitaker
Dennis Haysbert Raymond Deagan
Patricia Clarkson Eleanor Fine
Viola Davis Sybil
James Rebhorn Dr. Bowman
Bette Henritze Mrs. Leacock
Michael Gaston Stan Fine

Double Feature Pairings

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Carol 2015
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