A Cooler Climate
Envy. Fidelity. Outrage....the start of a beautiful friendship.
R 1999 · 99 min · ★ 4.8 · Drama, TV Movie
Iris is broke after her divorce and takes a job working as a housekeeper for a wealthy woman named Paula. When Paula and her husband separate, an unlikely friendship blossoms between the women.
Directed by Susan Seidelman
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Sally Field Iris -
Judy Davis Paula -
Jerry Wasserman Leo -
Winston Rekert Jack -
Jessalyn Gilsig Callie -
Carly Pope Beth -
Denalda Williams Yvonne -
Gerard Plunkett Graham -
Alec Willows Marcus - P Peter Yunker Oliver
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Doug Abrahams Manager -
Campbell Lane Mr. Mathers
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