Julie Johnson (2001)

Description

Bob Gosse's (Niagara Niagara) inspirational tale of self-discovery, courage and love tells the story of Julie Johnson (Lili Taylor), a dissatisfied New Jersey housewife. Tired of the life she is leading, Julie decides to enroll in a night school computer class. Her newfound confidence doesn't sit well with her bossy, blue-collar husband and she eventually kicks him out of the house, inspiring her best friend Claire (Courtney Love) to do the same. With no place to go, Claire moves in with Julie. It is not long before Julie confesses her long-held romantic feelings for Claire, who at first is quite upset but soon admits to having the same feelings. As their relationship deepens, their growing alienation from their friends and neighbors begins to take its toll.