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Purple Violets

"A second chance for a first love."

Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan, a successful crime novelist. Kate is Patti's best friend since college; she's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.

Top Cast

  • Selma Blair

    Selma Blair

    Patti Petalson

  • Patrick Wilson

    Patrick Wilson

    Brian Callahan

  • Edward Burns

    Edward Burns

    Michael Murphy

  • Debra Messing

    Debra Messing

    Kate Scott

  • Dennis Farina

    Dennis Farina

    Gilmore

  • Dara Coleman

    Dara Coleman

    Silent Movie Actor

  • Heather Goldenhersh

    Heather Goldenhersh

    Sassy Party-Goer

  • Sarah Hudnut

    Sarah Hudnut

    Scare-a Sara

  • Elizabeth Reaser

    Elizabeth Reaser

    Bernadette

Overview

Patti Petalson is a promising writer, but her marriage and conventional job keep her from her dream. She longs to return to her writing, especially after running into her first love Brian Callahan, a successful crime novelist. Kate is Patti's best friend since college; she's a tough-talking schoolteacher who plays therapist to all Patti's problems, while she's got a few of her own.

Rating

5.8 / 10
54 Reviews
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