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Surviving

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Lonnie (Molly Ringwald) and Rick (Zach Galligan) seem to be complete opposites, at first glance. A survivor of suicide, Lonnie is introverted and ill at ease around her parents, Lois (Marsha Mason) and Harvey (Paul Sorvino). 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.

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06/24/2018 This film is truly amazing, acted beautifully. Extremely sad but a good insight to see why these tragedies happen. Used to own this on VHS but would like to get a cd copy See more 05/04/2012 Sobering look at teen suicide. Extremely well done. See more 10/19/2009 I just cried and cried, touching See more 08/24/2008 This is a well made beautifully acted but extremely sad and sobering examination of the effect of a rash act and its aftermath on two families. See more 05/15/2008 a great made for tv movie See more Read all reviews
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Waris Hussein

Director

Ellen Burstyn

Tina Brogan

Marsha Mason

Lois

Molly Ringwald

Lonnie

Len Cariou

David Brogan

Zach Galligan

Rick Brogan

Movie Info

Synopsis Lonnie (Molly Ringwald) and Rick (Zach Galligan) seem to be complete opposites, at first glance. A survivor of suicide, Lonnie is introverted and ill at ease around her parents, Lois (Marsha Mason) and Harvey (Paul Sorvino). 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.
Director
Waris Hussein
Producer
Hunt Lowry
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (TV)
Feb 10, 1985
Runtime
2h 30m