Understanding Bliss (1990)

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.

Cast (18)CrewGenresDetailsReleasesMediaAwards

C

Catherine Grant

Elizabeth Sutton

B

Bryan Hennessey

Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny

Rosemary House

May Breen

W

William MacGillivray Sr.

Peter's Father

Rick Mercer

Richard (Turkish Knight)

P

Paddy Barry

Paddy (Beelzebub)

L

Lisa Porter

Lisa (Ball)

Andrew Younghusband

Andrew (Father Christmas)

A

Ashley Billard

Ashley (Doctor)

E

Elizabeth Pickard

Liz (Slasher)

O

Ollie Little

Hotel Housekeeper

S

Sammy Hall

Boy in Photographs

Michael Jones

Tom (Archive Footage)

G

Graham Hayward

Tom as Child (Archive Footage)

C

Claudette Sapp

Mother (archive footage)

J

Joey Davis

Harry as Child (archive footage)

B

Bernard Cloutier

Porter (archive footage)

J

Jody Richardson

Jody (King George)

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