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Surviving (1985) Plot Summary Explained
- Release, runtime and language
- 1985 · 143 mins · English
- Directed by
- Waris Hussein
- Starring
- Ellen Burstyn, Paul Sorvino, Molly Ringwald, River Phoenix, Len Cariou, Zach Galligan
In the heat of summer, wealthy teens Lonnie and Rick appear opposite: introverted Lonnie, scarred by a suicide attempt and uneasy with her parents Lois and Harvey, and charismatic, carefree Rick. Their secret romance sparks family tensions, and when Rick’s parents forbid the relationship, the decision triggers a tragic outcome.
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