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Surviving Desire

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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.

movie

Status: Released

Released Date: 1992-01-22

Runtime: 53 mins

Director: Hal Hartley

Writer: Hal Hartley

Spoken language: English

Genres: Comedy, Drama, Romance

Original title: Surviving Desire

Production Companies: True Fiction Pictures, American Playhouse

Production Countries: United States of America

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