Desert Hearts Page #2

Synopsis: It is 1950s Nevada, and Professor Vivian Bell arrives to get a divorce. She's unsatisfied with her marriage, and feels out of place at the ranch she stays on, she finds herself increasingly drawn to Cay Rivers, an open and self-assured lesbian, and the ranchowner's daughter. The emotions released by their developing intimacy, and Vivian's insecurities about her feelings towards Cay, are played out against a backdrop of rocky landscapes and country and western songs.
Genre: Drama, Romance
Director(s): Donna Deitch
Production: The Samuel Goldwyn Company
  2 wins & 2 nominations.
 
IMDB:
7.0
Rotten Tomatoes:
91%
R
Year:
1985
96 min
2,461 Views


It is not that I have practiced

this.

It is not easy to talk

with an attorney.

-Do you like ranch?

-It's different.

There are many crazy people there.

Mr. Warner, I have 35 years.

I want an honest life.

I am leaving a decent marriage

to see if I can find one.

Not having children helps.

Although our careers served very

much that purpose all these years.

To bond us togehter.

We were very big on form.

Right friends, a prince

on the wall.

I urge for something we can not

analyze or rationalize.

I want to break free

from what I've been.

And your husband?

Martin wants to have me

no matter how I feel.

-He will not contest?

-No, no.

Well...

-We'll go with mental cruelty.

-We've never treated each other that way.

It's just a formal term.

It is better for law.

A headacke or two.

Sure he refused to

visit in-laws, sometimes.

Maybe I'll be alone

the rest of my life.

I made a very difficult decision and

it was not based on a headache or two.

Time for a martini.

Would you like to take one with me?

Please, go on.

Well, the first thing I

advise my clients

is not to leave the state

once the residence is established.

Many leave to San Francisco

for a break.

Don't misunderstand me,

Mr. Warner.

But that does not happen

in this case.

No. I trust we can leave the

keys with you any time.

Thank you.

Ok, put your stuff in here.

Lock it up. The changing room

is over there.

-Hello everybody. -This is Joyce.

-Hello, Joyce!

I leave you with the girls.

See you on the floor.

All right.

Cay, I'll like to see you in my office?

Please.

Darrel, where shall I put the key?

-Oh, God!

-I'll tell you where.

Thank you, Silver.

That was not very clever.

Cay.

Do you know how much I love you?

I started to express myself

and ruined everything?

There's nothing to ruin, Darrel

And I've been honest with you

about why.

I know everything.

I can look the other way

if I had to.

Oh, hi.

-Sorry.

-Frances is awake.

I just thought about ...

having a cup of tea.

Let me get it for you.

Don't bother. I could

use a practice.

Would you, please, go and

sit down?

If she hear us, I wont

get out in less than hour.

I'll come back when it is less

complicated.

Sh*t!

What are you doing?

Shut up!

I'll clean.

Look at my boots.

Please, don't

turn on the light.

What's matter?

You are having a rough night?

You could say that.

Listen, I'm always awake.

Next time you can't sleep,

come to my cottage.

Some company will help.

You'll make me cry.

No.

I'm going to make you some tea.

Is it you, Cay?

- Yeah

Bring me a coke, please?

I have a glass.

-Who is in the kitchen?

-Vivian is making tea.

She is so nice.

This all place has risen

category since she came.

I spend all night

struggling with migrene.

You are wearing that one

out, Frances.

No, everything is falling apart.

It is middle of the night.

It will be together by morning.

Ok...

What is falling apart?

The ranch, for example.

Business is bad. I don't think

it will hold much longer.

Remember the good old days?

Can not drink for the good old days.

If I do sell, I want you

to come with me.

We do not picture us living

in two rooms togehter.

Oh, It will be bigger than that.

If you come with me

You can leave the casino

and go to study art.

Botton yourself up.

Professor does not need

to see your business popping out.

-Where are your pants?

-I have to go.

I will not stay so do not

squeeze me.

You and Walter are all

I have left from Glen!

Glen is dead.

No, if I still have you.

Someday I will meet someone

who counts.

Counts?

But look at who your friends are.

Do not ask your support. But

if you stand in my way ...

Now, go to sleep.

I empty out my ice box.

Good night, Frances.

Good morning!

Good morning.

When was the last time you

ride a horse?

I don't even remember.

Then, take off your reading

glasses and come over here.

I did not know you were

painting, Frances?

The last supper.

Oh, looks like someone did not pack

riding cloths.

I thought my riding days are

behind me.

Here. Try this to see the size.

- Oh.

Reserve me place in the mental

for me.

Good times are hard in the end.

Sorry about your friend

the other day.

I temporary lost my sense

of humor.

It is awful to forget

how to laugh.

I'm always get-by by laughing.

That what you are going through

takes real courage.

You're the first person to say so.

Everyone else ...

Well, maybe, I am up

to the risk.

Here you go. Maybe some of your

gambling spirit rob off on me.

I am sure that nobody accuses

you of playing safe.

No, but that is because they

don't really know me.

There are so many things

I want to do but I am affraid to try.

-You're ambitious?

- I do all right here.

But there's always another story

under the surface.

- You know what I mean?

- I am about to. My surface drowned.

-Did you realise all your ambitions?

-No. Only my plans.

What do you say when they ask

about your marriage?

-I tell you that it sank in still waters.

-Say no more.

Hot ass, Joe.

Congratulations.

What? With a ring costing $ 100.

I need condolences.

-But her eyes are sparkling.

-Not sparkling. It is panic.

Kiss me in a way to

last me the entire shift.

Pervert.

-Do you have a date, Cay?

-No.

Pick up an extra steak, lover?

Hey!

I can not keep my hands off him.

And you invite me to your house

to watch the show?

I want to find out

why are you so mysterious.

Joe is in the kitchen,

you in the bathtub. I am happy.

Ok, now start talking.

-You'll gonna laugh.

-It must be serious.

I think I've found somebody

who counts.

From the beginning

and do not miss the good parts.

Well, she is professor of English

and is 10 years older than me.

Well, rock'n'roll!

It sounds a lot funnier than it is.

She is at the ranch?

You promised not to mess around.

Vivian Bell.

I just say her name

when I want to smile.

Did you sleep with her?

No. And probably will not.

-She does not want?

-It's not that, Sil.

Just remember that she will pick

up her decree and leave.

Maybe by then I will figure out

something in this screwed life of mine.

Oh, I love your life, babe.

I don't want to be here without you.

You look like two desserts.

Thank you for that.

Sometimes I'd like to know what

is like to be a beautiful woman.

-You want the ring back, honey?

-No.

Maybe I'll be reincarnated.

I'm going to check steaks.

Joe.

I'm afraid that if it will stay...

... this good...

I'll find a way to f*** it up.

Babe, don't we always

stick with good times?

-Did Cay behave herself the other day?

-She was absolutely charming.

-I would not be too won over by her.

-I do not understand.

The thing is ...

She has nothing in common with...

a person of your caliber.

I've seen this movie.

Good night.

We could stay here all day.

I'll bring lunch.

See you.

Bye.

Will you give me one?

No,no!

It's too big.

Take it on.

He did nothing as a singer.

So I started to work in casino.

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Jane Rule

Jane Vance Rule, CM, OBC (28 March 1931 – 27 November 2007) was a Canadian writer of lesbian-themed novels and non-fiction. more…

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