Lifeguard

Year: 1976

Runtime: 96 min

Language: English

Director: Daniel Petrie

Drama

A dedicated lifeguard in Southern California finds his life unexpectedly complicated when he encounters his former love, now a single mother, at their high school reunion. Reconnecting sparks renewed feelings, but also triggers an identity crisis. He struggles to reconcile his passion for saving lives with the allure of a more conventional, corporate career path, questioning what truly defines his purpose.

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