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Directed by , this Canadian drama is a poignant coming-of-age story set in an elite all-girls boarding school. It is adapted from the novel The Wives of Bath by Susan Swan.

: The film is highly regarded for Piper Perabo's "breakout" performance, which critics described as a "geyser of emotion". It holds a cult following within LGBTQ+ cinema for its raw depiction of forbidden love and adolescent identity.

: Starring Piper Perabo as the rebellious Paulie, Jessica Paré as the conflicted Tori, and Mischa Barton as the observant newcomer Mary "Mouse".

: The story is told through the eyes of Mary, who discovers her roommates, Paulie and Tori, are in a secret, passionate romantic relationship. When the relationship is exposed, Tori denies her feelings to avoid family shame, leading Paulie into a tragic emotional spiral.