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Before Water Lilies (1981) | Slate

Before Water Lilies

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Before Water Lilies

For various reasons, a number of people have come see the painting Water Lilies by Claude Monet in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Two businessmen caught up in office politics discover the truth about themselves and their situation. Angie and Marcia, two elderly matrons, find a place to rest their weary feet. David, a shy English student, meets a young student museum guide, and a married couple find the peace of the room gives them the strength to talk truthfully about their relationship.

Released: 1981
Runtime: 1h 5m
Genres: Drama, TV Movie
Language: English

Direction and writing

Alan CharlesworthDirector

Robert MarshallWriter

Where to watch

Unavailable

Cast

Colin BruceTony
Mildred ShayAngie
Mary CornfordSnowball

Kate HarperHoney

Lisa HinshawJanice

Todd DaughtrySkip

John ChallisHarry

Andrew BoxerDavid

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