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Far from Heaven is a 2002 film written and directed by Todd Haynes and starring Julianne Moore, Dennis Quaid, Dennis Haysbert, Ryan Ward, Patricia Clarkson, and James Rebhorn.

Set in suburban 1950s Connecticut, the film takes on the visual tone and style of a 1950s period piece, yet openly concerns dramatic issues — race, sexuality, and class among them — that even the bravest writers and directors of the era coiuld only suggest.

Moore plays Cathy Whitaker, a housewife in 1950s Connecticut whose seemingly idyllic life slowly falls apart. Her husband, Frank (Quaid) is a closet homosexual and alcoholic who tries to deny and overcome his sexuality, but eventually leaves her for another man. Meanwhile, she befriends her black gardener, Raymond Degan (Haysbert), despite the racist disapproval of the townspeople, both white and black.

Far From Heaven was nominated for Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role (Moore), Best Cinematography, Best Music, Original Score and Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen.

Haynes later said he meant Far From Heaven as homage to the films of Douglas Sirk, especially to All That Heaven Allows
and Imitation of Life
.

It is on the New York Times list of "Best 1000 Movies Ever Made."

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