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Diane Gaidry, Erin Kelly, Greg Joelson, Ilene Graff, Jennie Floyd
Annabelle, a precocious Senator's daughter who falls in love with her teacher Simone at a stodgy Catholic girls boarding school. Inspired by the classic lesbian drama "Maedchen in Uniform", out writer...( read more
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Id: 10890437
This is the story of a young lady who was sent to a private catholic school by her mother, who's a Senator. There she feels out of place, but finds comfort with her teacher, Simone. Their intensity grows throughout the school year to where one night everything changes.
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I really liked it. The chemistry between the two main characters is just fantastic. Some parts were kind of corny and the ending is semi-abrupt, but I liked that it ended the way it began. Kind of ironic really.
Acted and directed in a surprisingly subtle fashion, the whole student-teacher-story is given an original, appealing new twist. The actresses have amazing chemistry - this film was a huge hit at festivals for a good reason.
Simone: [Having asked Annabelle to stay after class because Annabelle was a bit risque in giving an answer] I think you're trying to get a rise out of me. ...( read more)
Annabelle: [Slightly suggestively] And why would I want to do that?
Simone:
Annabelle is pretty self-centered and pushy, but I liked her anyway. And Simone was sweet and vulnerable.
Possibly the best films with a lesbian relationship taking the center stage
A little corny and predictable, and takes itself way too seriously, but otherwise a touching and convincing love story.
