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Far from Heaven

Far from Heaven

What imprisons desires of the heart?

20027.01h 47m

Overview

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

Directed by Todd Haynes
Written by Todd Haynes
Produced by Jody Patton, Christine Vachon
Box OfficeBudget: $13.5MRevenue: $29.0M

Top Cast

Julianne Moore

Julianne Moore

Cathy Whitaker

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Frank Whitaker

Dennis Haysbert

Dennis Haysbert

Raymond Deagan

Patricia Clarkson

Patricia Clarkson

Eleanor Fine

Viola Davis

Viola Davis

Sybil

James Rebhorn

James Rebhorn

Dr. Bowman

Bette Henritze

Bette Henritze

Mrs. Leacock

Michael Gaston

Michael Gaston

Stan Fine

Ryan Ward

Ryan Ward

David Whitaker

Lindsay Andretta

Lindsay Andretta

Janice Whitaker

Themes & Keywords

husband wife relationshiphousewifebotanistconnecticutinterracial relationshipmale homosexualityrelationshipsuburbquestioning1950speoplethoughtfulrelationshipsgay themeintimatemelodramaassertivepowerful

About Far from Heaven

Far from Heaven is a drama, romance film released in 2002 exploring themes of husband wife relationship, housewife, botanist, connecticut, interracial relationship, male homosexuality. Directed by Todd Haynes, it stars Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert. In 1950s Connecticut, a housewife's life is upended by a marital crisis and mounting racial tensions in society.

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