Understanding Bliss
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Catherine Grant
Elizabeth Sutton
Bryan Hennessey
Peter Breen/Uncle Henny Penny
Rosemary House
May Breen
William MacGillivray Sr.
Peter's Father
Rick Mercer
Richard (Turkish Knight)
Paddy Barry
Paddy (Beelzebub)
Lisa Porter
Lisa (Ball)
Andrew Younghusband
Andrew (Father Christmas)
Ashley Billard
Ashley (Doctor)
Elizabeth Pickard
Liz (Slasher)
Ollie Little
Hotel Housekeeper
Sammy Hall
Boy in Photographs
Michael Jones
Tom (Archive Footage)
Graham Hayward
Tom as Child (Archive Footage)
Claudette Sapp
Mother (archive footage)
Joey Davis
Harry as Child (archive footage)
Bernard Cloutier
Porter (archive footage)
Jody Richardson
Jody (King George)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William D. MacGillivray
- Screenplay & Story
- William D. MacGillivray, Kathryn Cochran
- Original Title
- Understanding Bliss
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Picture Plant
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William D. MacGillivray
William D. MacGillivray, Kathryn Cochran
Terry Greenlaw
Department Leadership Roster
William D. MacGillivray
Director
William D. MacGillivray
Writer
Terry Greenlaw
Producer
Kathryn Cochran
Writer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Understanding Bliss.
More Like Understanding Bliss
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About Understanding Bliss
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Understanding Bliss about?
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.
Who directed Understanding Bliss?
Understanding Bliss was directed by William D. MacGillivray.
Who stars in Understanding Bliss?
The principal cast of Understanding Bliss includes Catherine Grant, Bryan Hennessey, Rosemary House, William MacGillivray Sr., Rick Mercer.
When was Understanding Bliss released and how long is it?
Understanding Bliss was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.