''Steam'' is a 2007 film written and directed by

Kyle Schickner Kyle Schickner is an American film producer, writer, director, actor and a bisexual civil rights activist. He is the founder of FenceSitter Films, a production company devoted to entertainment for women, and sexual and ethnic minorities. He c ...

, produced by FenceSitter Films, and starring

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Ally Sheedy Alexandra Elizabeth Sheedy (born June 13, 1962) is an American actress. Following her film debut in 1983's '' Bad Boys'', she became known as one of the Brat Pack group of actors and starred in '' WarGames'' (1983), ''The Breakfast Club'' (1985) ...

and

Kate Siegel Kate Gordon Siegelbaum, known professionally as Kate Siegel ( , born 9 August 1982), is an American actress and screenwriter. She is best known for her collaborations with her husband, filmmaker Mike Flanagan, appearing in his films ''Oculus'' ...

Plot

A college student, a single middle aged mother and an older widow meet in a steam room. Elizabeth (Kate Siegel) is a college freshman, beginning to understand her

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identity in the shadow of her strict Catholic parents. Laurie (Ally Sheedy) is just beginning a relationship with her son's young coach while her ex-husband tries to use their son against her. An older widow, Doris (Ruby Dee), after years of loneliness, has met a new man. The film weaves their stories together, exploring the similarities that connect three very different women.

Cast

as Elizabeth *

as Laurie *

as Doris *

Alan Ritchson Alan Michael Ritchson (born November 28, 1982) is an American actor, model, singer and songwriter. He made his acting debut as Aquaman / Arthur Curry on The CW superhero series ''Smallville'' (2005–2010), where he appeared as a guest star betw ...

as Roy *

Chelsea Handler Chelsea Joy Handler (born February 25, 1975) is an American comedian, actress, writer, television host, and producer. She hosted the late-night talk show ''Chelsea Lately'' on the E! network from 2007 to 2014 and released a documentary series, ...

as Jacky * Charles Robinson as Reverend Patterson * DeWanda Wise as Lynn *

Reshma Shetty Reshma Shetty (born 2 November 1977) is a British actress, best known for her role as Divya Katdare on the USA Network TV series ''Royal Pains''. Early life Shetty was born on November 2, 1977 to Hindu Indian parents in Manchester, England and wa ...

as Niala *

Lane Davies Lane Davies (born July 31, 1951) is an American actor. Personal life Davies was born in Dalton, Georgia, the son of Emily and Bill Davies. He has three brothers—Bruce, George, and Whit. He graduated from Middle Tennessee State University with ...

as Frank *

Zach Mills Zachary Mills (born December 26, 1995) is an American former actor. Personal life Zach was born in Lakewood, Ohio, to Kerry and Patrick. His father is from Cleveland, and his mother is from New York, which is where Zach performed his first pr ...

as TJ

References

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* * * 2007 films American LGBT-related films Films about race and ethnicity FenceSitter Films films Films shot in New Jersey 2007 drama films American drama films LGBT-related drama films Female bisexuality in film Lesbian-related films 2007 LGBT-related films 2000s English-language films 2000s American films {{LGBT-drama-film-stub