This story based on the best selling novel by Terry McMillan follows the lives of four African-American women as they try to deal with their very lives.

This story based on the best selling novel by Terry McMillan follows the lives of four African-American women as they try to deal with their very lives.

Friendship becomes the strongest bond between these women as men, careers, and families take them in different directions. Often light-hearted this movie speaks about some of the problems and struggles the modern women face in today's world.

The story begins with Bernadine, whose husband John calmly announces that he's leaving her -- for a white woman. Furthermore, the wealthy John has been manipulating his finances, and leaves Bernadine virtually broke.

But Bernie gets her revenge, in a rather "fiery" fashion. Then there's Savannah, who re-ignites a relationship with her ex-boyfriend, who's married with a child.

Meanwhile, dim-bulb Robin dates hordes of Mr. Wrongs before going back to Russell, who's also married. Will either come to her senses?

Finally, portly, single mom Gloria gave up on finding a man years ago, concentrating instead on raising her son. Ironically, it is she who finds love, with her new neighbour.

For these women, finding a man is secondary to one thing: their close love and affection for one another. And it is this bond that helps them get through the pain and heartache of their lives.

Showing on: MBC MAX

Year: 1995

Runtime: 135 mins

Genre: Drama/ Comedy/Romance

Starring:

Angela Bassett

Whitney Houston

Mykelti Williamson

Dennis Haysbert

Wesley Snipes,

Loretta Devine

Gregory Hines

Michael Beach

Lela Rochon

Directed by: Forest Whitaker