The Careless Years

Year: 1957

Runtime: 70 mins

Language: English

Director: Arthur Hiller

RomanceDrama

A privileged high‑school girl falls in love with a classmate from a low‑income family. Their relationship is condemned by both families, and the mounting pressure forces the pair to abandon school and escape together to Mexico, seeking a fresh start away from disapproval.

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