My Mother's Secret Life

16 year old Tobi has just lost her father, whom she has been living with. She finds her mother's address in his papers. So Tobi builds up a fantasy of what her mother, Ellen Blake, must be like. But when she goes to see her, she finds out her mother is a high priced call-girl.

Directed by Robert Markowitz, My Mother's Secret Life leans on a strong ensemble — Loni Anderson, Paul Sorvino, Amanda Wyss — 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 1984.