Desert Hearts

Name: Desert Hearts
Genre: drama, romance
Released: 1985
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 7.1
Cast: Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers, Gwen Welles

Desert Hearts (1985) — drama, romance film. Directed by Donna Deitch. Starring Helen Shaver, Patricia Charbonneau, Audra Lindley, Andra Akers. This page maps 5 characters and 8 relationships between them as an interactive character network. Rated 7.1/10 from 181 votes.

Interactive Features for Desert Hearts

Desert Hearts offers interactive tools beyond traditional movie databases:

Character Relationship Map — Interactive D3-powered visualization of character connections, alliances, and conflicts. Explore how 5 characters interconnect through 8 relationship links.
AI Story Visualization & Plot Analysis — AI-powered breakdown of story structure, emotional arcs, turning points, and narrative progression.

Story Analysis

A story of self-discovery and love across social boundaries in 1950s Nevada.

Drama, Romance · 7.1/10 · 91 min · 1985

While waiting for her divorce papers, a repressed literature professor finds herself unexpectedly attracted by a carefree, spirited young woman named Cay.