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Surviving (1985)

Surviving (1985)

Drama Romance TV Movie

It's summer, they're rich and beautiful, filled with passion, and headed for… tragedy.

Release Date: 1985, February 10
Directors: Waris Hussein
Countries: United States of America
Production: Warner Bros. Television, Warner Bros. Television, Telepictures, Telepictures, Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Australian Broadcasting Corporation
Cast: Ellen Burstyn, Paul Sorvino, Len Cariou, Paddi Edwards, River Phoenix, Zach Galligan, Molly Ringwald, Heather O'Rourke, Joe Berryman, Marsha Mason, Norma Moore, William Windom

Overview:

Lonnie and Rick seem to be complete opposites, at first glance. A survivor of suicide, Lonnie is introverted and ill at ease around her parents, Lois and Harvey. Rick, meanwhile, is sunny and charismatic. But appearances can be deceiving, as their families learn when the teens begin a romance. Upset about Lonnie's influence on Rick, his parents forbid the pair to see each other -- with tragic consequences.

Keywords:

friendship suicide family relationships parenting mourning sibling impossible love family tragedy