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Surviving Desire
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Surviving Desire
ComedyDramaRomance

Surviving Desire

6.8/ 10 23 votes 1992-01-22 0h 53m 1 popularity

Jude, a college professor, is obsessed with Sophie, his student. She, in turn, is intrigued by his scholarly charm. Flirtation turns to lust and the two become lovers.

Director: Hal Hartley

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Martin Donovan

Martin Donovan

Jude

Matt Malloy

Matt Malloy

Henry

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Rebecca Nelson

Katie

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Julie Kessler

Jill

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Mary B. Ward

Sophie

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Thomas J. Edwards

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