Sessions

Sessions

1983 · 96 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama

High-priced call girl Lee Churchill examines her life via therapy 'sessions'. Her double life is unknown to her parents, sister and the 'straight' man with whom she falls in love.

Directed by Richard Pearce · Written by Barbara Turner

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