Desert Hearts Page #3

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


In a hope of being discovered.

-Who named you "Silver"?

-I did.

But she still answers to Silvia

when she is wiery.

I'll ignore that...

Catherine Anne.

Oh, oh here comes snake guy.

It's hard to track you down.

I heard you spent night...

after Joyce.

you got it backwards for

a change.

This is our friend, Vivian.

-Whose friend?

-My friend.

-I am Darrel.

-How do you do.

You are probably doing better.

So, when we are going to see

you in that new outfit you just bought?

Uh, I barely had the nerve to

buy it...

But Cay convinced me

to throw caution through the window.

That is what she is best at.

I think I am going to try

my luck.

Whatever was your intention,

you accomplished quite the opposite.

I say, Cay steped way out of

her range with that woman.

Do you want a tip?

Change your seat.

-Thank you for really lovely day.

-You are welcome.

Good luck.

Ah, my back is killing me.

Yeah, I was on 6 tranquilisers

before I got here.

The house, the kids,

Gale...all of it.

Really? I am surprised. Your seam

so self assured.

Thank to Buck...

It's amasing what a little "understanding"

will do.

I do. Me and Cay are

becoming friends and that does help.

Not that it is any of mine concern,

but you should think twice before

hanging out with her.

You are right, it's not your concern.

Did you know that she was kicked

out of College

for "unnatural acts" they say?

Shall I rise up my

eyebrows in gasp?

Well, I am definitely out to lunch

when it comes to queers. You?

I don't think any of us would be

so limited, Lucille.

Nobody said that it did not

take all kinds, Vivian.

And your are certanly making

a unique contribution.

Hey Buck! Over here!

Are you winning?

Go away.

Yeah.

If you don't play,

you can't win.

Hey, Buck!

Come on.

Good luck.

Enough here. Put your bet.

Come on.

Down the way. Get your bet.

Your time is my time.

Come here, darling.

Change my luck.

No,no. Really,

I don't know how to play this game.

Well, I know how to play it.

And I am down $200.

You just give them a nice shake,

and roll them down.

Put them in the air now.

Let them go.

And get 7.

Roll 7. Lets go.

That a winner!

That was beautiful, thank you!

Come again.

same lucky lady.

Let's go. Come on.

Winner, winner!

Yeah, yeah again!

Winner. Lucky day.

This time blow.

Like this. And roll.

Roll 7.

2, and 2.

Not good. Sorry.

I am sorry.

You did fine. Take it.

I can't take it.

Sure you can.

Use it to get married.

Oh. Cash it in!

Cash it in ot not.

What's she gonna do?

Put bet down.

Here we go.

Well...

Pat is having an engagement

party tomorrow night.

I can't say I blame her.

Oh, we shall miss her with all

this volgars going on.

I made your favorite, pancakes.

You are not going to like it.

In the middle of that circus.

I am not going.

-Sensible.

-Why not?

I have lectures to prepare. I have only

week and half left.

Come on. Have some fun.

Did Darrel put you off?

Beg your pardon.

Don't fuss. Eat your breakfast and leave

the woman alone.

It doesn't concern you,

Frances! Honest.

You are skating on thin ice, girl.

I wont you to come.

How can you resist such a

passionate request?

Vivian, are you Ok?

Walk with me.

I apologize for not stepping

in and taking your side.

I surely wanted to.

-Would you do something for me now?

-Name it and it's yours.

You are a wise observer.

Why does your mother dislike

Cay and I being friends?

She wants Cay all to herself.

Does she mind you and I

spend time together?

I dont' believe but

I'll find put.

We are fated to be friends, Walter.

I felt that way since we met.

Care for chicklick?

I'd love one.

Based on what we just said,

would you reconsider going tomorrow night?

No. I don't think I'll be comfortable

celebrating with strangers.

Well, I am pretty sure Cay

can get me invited.

Are you asking me to be your

date, Walter?

Not exactly my date.

I know planty of girls.

I just ask would you? That is all.

How did you become

such a gentleman?

The movies.

We'll make an odd couple.

I guarantee you that.

I don't care about

stupid oppinions.

Folks, may I have your attention,

please?

Quiet!

I would like to welcome you

to this party of Joe Lorenzo.

Special applause for our

star attraction. Miss Silver Dale.

Please stop applauding

because I would like to sing.

I wrote this song last week and

I've been singing it everywere.

I wrote it ... For everybody

that I love in this room.

Joe!

I am holding you of the gorund

all the time I sing this song.

Ok boys, let's hit it.

I need to find someone

that is mine.

I've been so lonely.

I've tried a few, wouldn't do.

I am so lonely.

Now I hope these days end...

and better days begin...

I am looking...

for someone to love.

I'll let the spark in my heart.

to flame so bright...

As I feel it burn I start to...

to hold you tight..

I know I gave no sign...

you must have read my mind.

I am looking for

someone to love.

I am looking for

someone

to love.

I love you, Joe!

What are you dreaming about,

old lady?

Glen and me used to go

dancing here.

I swear that if I was to turn

right now it's like

he would be standing right behind.

Why him and nobody else?

Beacause he reached in and

put a sting of lights right

around my heart.

These days are good and gone.

But you are still the best

dancer in town.

You better believe it.

Thank you

Mrs. Parker, I am cutting in.

Why? You go right ahead.

So, why do you live at the ranch?

It is my hide out.

I know all about hide outs.

What are you hiding from?

Anything I can't handle.

Well, I am relieved to hear that.

You know that I am not alowed

to go over State line?

I tell you what... What?

If any rules get broken, I'll

take the blame, ok?

Ok.

Now, I'll tell you what...

I...would prefer that

none did.

-Vivian.

-What?

I believe that you are loaded.

I could not imagine doing this

if I was not.

And what are you doing? Haa..

-So, how long you've been with Darrel?

-Not long.

What did hapen?

I alowed to myself to get attracted to

what is attraction to me.

-For him, that has been love.

-And for you?

Let's put it this way. I didn't

exactly get a ring.

-How do you get it?

-With the woman.

You are trying to shock me?

No. I was only telling you

the truth.

Did I missled you in any way?

Not for the minute.

Because...you know I

care a lot for you Cat, but...

Roll it all the way down.

You don't have to stop.

I do.

Where did you learn to kiss like that?

I don't know where they came from...

It belongs ... and I

I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Take me back.

-I can't seea thing.

-I'll take my chances.

Just drive.

-Are you ok?

-I guess.

Well...Looks like you two

got caught.

We went for a ride to the

lake after the party.

Must have been quite a sight

to keep you up till now.

Somebody is checking in?

No, somebody is checking out.

I made a reservation at

The Riverside.

Your bags are packed.

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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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