Movie: Far from Heaven Type: drama Original Release Date: 2002 Rating: Starring: Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Patricia Clarkson Directed by: Todd Haynes

Synopsis:
This is a look back at white middle class life, customs and social mores of America in the 1950's. Julianne Moore's character plays a suburban housewife, dutifully supporting her husband's career by being the perfect wife, hostess and mother to their two children. Intruding into her world of lunch with her friends and chauffering her children to and from school and dance lessons is the sudden realization that her husband is a homosexual. Sessions with a psychiatrist fail to change his orientation and divorce ensues. Her world shattered by these events, she develops a deep friendship with her African American gardener, a cultured widower who has a school aged daughter. The film shows them falling in love but unable to act on their feelings because of Julianne Moore's character's being trapped in the social conventions of the time.

I would recommend this movie!

Why?
The film brilliantly captures the decade of the 1950's and shows how much our attitudes toward homosexuality and interracial romantic relationships have evolved. It is provocative and extremely well acted.

The costumes, automobiles and interior decorations are right on the money.

Additional information about this film:
This movie was nominated for 4 Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role, Cinematography, Music (Score) and Writing (Original Screenplay).