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Bloomington (2010): Cast & Plot

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Bloomington is a 2010 romantic drama directed by Fernanda Cardoso, starring Sarah Stouffer as Jackie, Allison McAtee and Jim Dougherty. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.

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Bloomington (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 23m (83 min)
Director
Fernanda Cardoso
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Bloomington About?

The premise of Bloomington without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A former child star enrolls in college hoping to gain independence, where she forms a passionate romance with a charismatic female professor. As their bond deepens, a chance to revive her acting career emerges, forcing her to weigh love against ambition and make a pivotal, life‑changing decision.

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Cast & crew

Bloomington Cast & Characters

Sarah Stouffer leads the cast as Jackie, with Allison McAtee as Catherine and Jim Dougherty as Prof. Newberry. Directed by Fernanda Cardoso; 30 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Bloomington Plot Summary

What happens in Bloomington from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 10 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jackie Kirk (Sarah Stouffer) is a 19-year-old who used to be a child actress. She decides to attend college in Bloomington, Indiana, to escape the intense public attention she faced in Hollywood. During her first week, at orientation, she catches the eye of Catherine Stark, a charismatic but womanizing lesbian teacher known for her flirtatious behavior and reputation. Their initial interaction leads to an unexpected and passionate connection, and soon they are engaged in a secret, scandalous affair that defies social norms and puts them both at risk.

Full summary

The whole story of Bloomington, scene by scene

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Videos

Bloomington Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Bloomington.

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Quiz

How Well Do You Know Bloomington?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Details

Bloomington Also Known As

7 alternative titles, including “Blumington” and “女爱人”.

Also known as
  • Blumington
  • 女爱人
  • 布卢明顿
  • Блумингтън
  • 블루밍턴
  • Блумингтон
  • Блумінґтон

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FAQ

Bloomington FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Bloomington, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Bloomington?

Bloomington runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).

When was Bloomington released?

Bloomington was released on June 23, 2010.

Who directed Bloomington?

Bloomington was directed by Fernanda Cardoso.

Who is in the cast of Bloomington?

Bloomington stars Sarah Stouffer as Jackie, Allison McAtee as Catherine and Jim Dougherty as Prof. Newberry, among 30 credited actors.

Does Bloomington have a post-credit scene?

No. Bloomington has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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