Things You Can Tell Just by Looking at Her
May 27 2000
•2h 49m
•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.
Cast
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Glenn Close
Dr. Elaine Keener (segments "This is Dr. Keener" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
Cameron Diaz
Carol Faber (segment "Love Waits For Kathy")
Calista Flockhart
Christine Taylor (segments "Goodnight Lilly, Goodnight Christine" and "This is Dr. Keener")
Kathy Baker
Rose (segments "Someone For Rose" and "Fantasies about Rebecca")
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