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Before Water Lilies

Before Water Lilies

1981 · 65 min · Drama, TV Movie

For various reasons, a number of people have come see the painting Water Lilies by Claude Monet in the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Two businessmen caught up in office politics discover the truth about themselves and their situation. Angie and Marcia, two elderly matrons, find a place to rest their weary feet. David, a shy English student, meets a young student museum guide, and a married couple find the peace of the room gives them the strength to talk truthfully about their relationship.

Directed by Alan Charlesworth · Written by Robert Marshall

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