Oscar-nominated drama about a perfect 50s suburban couple in mid-town America. He has successful job; she a happy housewife with two children. But when she discovers his secret desires, she turns for friendship and solace to their black gardener. But this frowned-upon friendship starts a vicious circle of gossip that threatens to expose all her secrets. Haynes' film, stunningly shot with colours that match the glory of Technicolor, is a direct homage to Douglas Sirk's classics, specifically All That Heaven Allows.
Far From Heaven is a Film programme that first aired in 2002 and has been classified a 12 certificate.
