Cast
Catherine Grant
as Elizabeth Sutton
Bryan Hennessey
as Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny
Rosemary House
as May Breen
William MacGillivray Sr.
as Peter's Father
Rick Mercer
as Richard (Turkish Knight)
Paddy Barry
as Paddy (Beelzebub)
Lisa Porter
as Lisa (Ball)
Andrew Younghusband
as Andrew (Father Christmas)
Ashley Billard
as Ashley (Doctor)
Elizabeth Pickard
as Liz (Slasher)
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1990
Runtime1h 20m
LanguageEnglish
CertificationNR
GenresDrama
Votes1
DirectorWilliam D. MacGillivray
WritersKathryn Cochran, William D. MacGillivray
TypeFeature Film
Rating8.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsUnderstanding Bliss
About Understanding Bliss
Elizabeth Sutton, a lecturer from Toronto and Peter Breen, a professor of cultural studies from St. John's, Newfoundland, come together in his town for a secret liaison. All is bliss. But within twenty-four hours, the affair has collapsed. A clash of languages, cultures, and values force them to come to terms with each other's sense of morality.
Directed by William D. MacGillivray, Understanding Bliss leans on a strong ensemble — Catherine Grant, Bryan Hennessey, Rosemary House — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 1990.
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