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Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
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Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her

2000-05-27 · 109 min · ★ 5.8

Drama · Romance

In California, a group of women struggle with personal problems as their paths intertwine in unexpected ways. Dr. Elaine Keener, the sole caretaker for her aging mother, turns to tarot card reader Christine for spiritual aid. Christine grapples with her own angst due to her lover's debilitating illness. Meanwhile, a bank manager deals with an unwanted pregnancy, two sisters pursue romantic interests and a housewife gets back into the dating game.

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Directors
Rodrigo García
Production companies
Franchise Pictures, The Avnet/Kerner Company
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released
Revenue
USD 1,433,668

Top Cast

Glenn CloseGlenn CloseDr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
Cameron DiazCameron DiazCarol Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Calista FlockhartCalista FlockhartChristine Taylor (segments "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine" and "This is Dr. Keener")
Kathy BakerKathy BakerRose (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
Amy BrennemanAmy BrennemanDetective Kathy Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Valeria GolinoValeria GolinoLilly (segment "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
Holly HunterHolly HunterRebecca Waynon (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Matt CravenMatt CravenWalter (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Gregory HinesGregory HinesRobert (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Miguel SandovalMiguel SandovalSam (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Noah FleissNoah FleissJay (segment "Someone For Rose")
Danny WoodburnDanny WoodburnAlbert (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Penelope AllenPenelope AllenNancy (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Roma MaffiaRoma MaffiaDebbie (segments "Fantasies About Rebecca" and "Love Waits For Kathy")
Mika BooremMika BooremJune (segments "Love Waits For Kathy" and "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine")
Irma St. PauleIrma St. PauleElaine's Mother (segment "This is Dr. Keener")
Juanita JenningsJuanita JenningsNurse (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Laura Leigh HughesLaura Leigh HughesReceptionist (segment "Fantasies About Rebecca")
Erik KingErik KingPolice Officer (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Elpidia CarrilloElpidia CarrilloCarmen Alba

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