Understanding Bliss
1990, English. Directed by William D. MacGillivray.
Elizabeth Sutton, a lecturer from Toronto and Peter Breen, a professor of cultural studies from St. John's, Newfoundland, come together in his town for a secret liaison. All is bliss. But within twenty-four hours, the affair has collapsed. A clash of languages, cultures, and values force them to come to terms with each other's sense of morality.
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- William D. MacGillivrayDirector
- Catherine GrantElizabeth Sutton
- Bryan HennesseyPeter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny
- Rosemary HouseMay Breen
- William MacGillivray Sr.Peter's Father
- Rick MercerRichard (Turkish Knight)
- Paddy BarryPaddy (Beelzebub)
- Lisa PorterLisa (Ball)
- Andrew YounghusbandAndrew (Father Christmas)
- Ashley BillardAshley (Doctor)
- Elizabeth PickardLiz (Slasher)
- Ollie LittleHotel Housekeeper
- Sammy HallBoy in Photographs
Details
- Released
- 30 September 1990
- Written by
- William D. MacGillivray, Kathryn Cochran
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Understanding Bliss runs 80 minutes (1h 20m).
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Understanding Bliss isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 September 1990. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
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If you liked Understanding Bliss, try What Maisie Knew, Hungry Hearts, The Young One.
Who directed Understanding Bliss?
Understanding Bliss (1990) was directed by William D. MacGillivray and stars Catherine Grant, Bryan Hennessey, Rosemary House.