Maggie, 19, works at a lesbian/LGBT bookstore. Her mom's getting divorced and has invited herself to stay with Maggie. Maggie hasn't told her, she's lesbian. Her new girlfriend moves in as well.
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| Wendy Crewson | ... | Lila | |
| Karyn Dwyer | ... | Maggie | |
| Christina Cox | ... | Kim | |
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Ann-Marie MacDonald | ... | Frances |
| Marya Delver | ... | Carla | |
| Kevin Mundy | ... | Paul | |
| Tony Nappo | ... | Tony | |
| Jay Brazeau | ... | Mr. Marcus | |
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Beatrice Zeilinger | ... | Bernice |
| Peter Outerbridge | ... | Judy | |
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Gerald Varga | ... | Skin Head 1 |
| Robert Parent | ... | Skin Head 2 | |
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Corrine Koslo | ... | Safe Sex Advocate |
| Veena Sood | ... | Religious Zealot | |
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Tony Marr | ... | Lila's Boss |
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Two attractive young lesbians, Maggie and Kim, meet in Vancouver, develop a passionate romance, and move in together. Meanwhile, Maggie's well-meaning but naive mother Lila gets divorced and decides to move to Vancouver and join the household. Soon after, Lila is befriended by Judy, a transsexual about to undergo a sex-change operation. Complications ensue as the conservative Lila learns the truth about Maggie, Judy, and their diverse group of friends. Written by Eric Sorensen
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Rated R for pervasive strong sexual content, nudity and language | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Frances: Little Red Riding Hood is obscene?
Mr. Marcus: Well, we, we thought it was something else.
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The title of film comes from a lyric in Sarah McLachlan's song called "Ice Cream", "Your love is better then chocolate". See more »Goofs
After Judy and Lila have their duet in the condo, the boom mic dips briefly into the top of the frame. See more »Quotes
Mr. L.B. Marcus: The books have been classified as obscene and will not be allowed through the border. Now, if I can just get you to sign here.Frances: Little Red Riding Hood is obscene?
Mr. Marcus: Well, we, we thought it was something else.
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No humans were harmed in the production of this film. See more »Alternate Versions
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13 August 1999 (Canada) See more »Also Known As:
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Opening Weekend USA:
$84,584, 15 August 1999Gross USA:
$2,015,406Cumulative Worldwide Gross:
$2,015,406Company Credits
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I was expecting a pleasant bit of romantic fluff, but instead found this movie to be hilarious, hot, poignant and well-acted. The humor is all about the difficulties we face in communicating with each other, fears of coming out, of taking risks. The romantic content is passionate and believable. And the ultraviolet Julie Christie number is not to be missed.