Katherine Watson is a recent UCLA graduate hired to teach art history at the prestigious all-female Wellesley College, in 1953. Determined to confront the outdated mores of society and the institution that embraces them, Katherine inspires her traditional students, including Betty and Joan, to challenge the lives they are expected to lead.

Julia Robertsas Katherine Ann Watson
Kirsten Dunstas Betty Warren
Julia Stilesas Joan Brandwyn
Maggie Gyllenhaalas Giselle Levy
Ginnifer Goodwinas Connie Baker
Dominic Westas Bill Dunbar
Juliet Stevensonas Amanda Armstrong
Marcia Gay Hardenas Nancy Abbey
John Slatteryas Paul Moore
Marian Seldesas Jocelyn Carr
Anastas N. Michos