Purple Violets

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Selma BlairPatti Petalson

Patrick WilsonBrian Callahan

Edward BurnsMichael Murphy

Debra MessingKate Scott

Dennis FarinaGilmore

Dara ColemanSilent Movie Actor

Heather GoldenhershSassy Party-Goer

Sarah Hudnut

Sarah HudnutScare-a Sara

Elizabeth ReaserBernadette

Rosemarie DeWittMurph's Hampton's Fling

Peter Van WagnerMr. Sabatini

PT WalkleySinger / Songwriter