Desert Hearts
In 1959, Vivian Bell came to Reno, Nevada for a quick divorce. Of all the people she met there, the one who surprised her the most was herself.
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A tender, character-driven romance about self-discovery and unexpected love between two women in 1950s Nevada, grounded in warmth and genuine human connection.
While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.
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