Better Than Chocolate

Better Than Chocolate is a 1999 Canadian romantic comedy film shot in Vancouver and directed by Anne Wheeler. Plot Maggie (Karyn Dwyer) has moved out on her own and has started a relationship with Kim (Christina Cox). Maggie's mother Lila (Wendy Crewson) and brother are forced to move into her loft sublet with her, but unaware that she is a lesbian. Maggie's freedom is compromised, and she believes she must keep her blossoming affair a secret. The clandestine romance introduces Maggie's family to a host of new experiences, many of which are "better than chocolate". The story features Judy, a friend of Maggie's who is a transgender woman. Judy develops a friendship with Maggie's Mom and helps her to repair her relationship with her daughter. Judy's love interest is Frances, owner of the book shop in which Maggie works and purveyor of LGBT literature. Cast Karyn Dwyer as Maggie Christina Cox as Kim Peter Outerbridge as Judy Ann-Marie MacDonald as Frances Wendy Crewson as Lila, Maggie's Mom Kevin Mundy as Paul, Maggie's Brother Marya Delver as Carla Tony Nappo as Tony Jay Brazeau as Mr. Marcus Beatrice Zeilinger as Bernice Veena Sood as Religious Zealot