Summaries

A sophisticated lawyer (Donna Mills), who is always the bridesmaid but never the bride, gets romantically involved with her younger, down-to-earth secretary (Brian Wimmer).

Donna Mills stars as Brenda, the strict lawyer in this romantic drama. Brian Wimmer stars as Alex, Donna's new secretary as a result of her previous secretaries resigning because they were getting married. Donna is currently involved with her dentist, Brian, who until Alex and Brenda go on a lawyer business trip together, are close. Alex and Brenda develop a special relationship during the time they go on a business trip together. However, when Brenda gets back, she finds out that Brian has met someone else. Brenda and Alex get closer and more intimate as a result and they sleep with each other. Her co-workers and parents, not to mention Brian's sister and family are shocked to hear Brian, a young 27-year-old guy going out with someone much older than him. Unfortunately, when Brenda and Alex are at a party together, Brenda gets a little angry when Alex keeps on insisting to let people know he's Brenda's secretary. They fight and break up as a result. Her friends hook her up with another doctor guy who asks her to marry him. They throw an engagement party, and it is at this party that Brenda realizes that she only loves Alex. She breaks the news to her fiancé and later she goes to Alex's house to apologize and make up for her "domination" behavior.—Daniel

Details

Keywords
  • london england
  • mother daughter relationship
  • female lawyer
  • older woman younger man relationship
  • law office
Genres
  • Comedy
  • Drama
  • Romance
Release date Sep 20, 1990
Motion Picture Rating (MPA) Not Rated
Countries of origin United States
Language English
Filming locations Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Production companies Hearst Entertainment Productions Accent Entertainment Corporation Donna Mills Productions

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Tech specs

Runtime 1h 34m
Color Color
Sound mix Stereo
Aspect ratio 1.33 : 1

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