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angie127
Critic Angie Errigo
rated 10

The picture looks good enough to eat, with quite exquisite art direction, costumes and cinematography all keyed to a specific and sumptuous colour palette.

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Cast & Crew

Todd Haynes
Director
Todd Haynes
Writer
Dennis Quaid
As Frank Whitaker
Julianne Moore
As Cathy Whitaker
Patricia Clarkson
As Eleanor Fine
Dennis Haysbert
As Raymond Deagan
Viola Davis
As Sybil
James Rebhorn
As Dr. Bowman

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In 1950s Connecticut, a seemingly perfect housewife and mother, Cathy Whitaker, faces a marital crisis when her husband is caught in a gay affair. As she struggles to come to terms with her feelings, she finds solace in an unlikely friendship with her black gardener, Raymond. However, their friendship becomes the subject of gossip and scandal in their small town. Cathy must make difficult choices that challenge societal norms and confront the hidden prejudices of those around her.

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