Ordinary People
~Everything is in its proper place... except the past.
Overview
Beth, Calvin, and their son Conrad are living in the aftermath of the death of the other son. Conrad is overcome by grief and misplaced guilt to the extent of a suicide attempt. He is in therapy. Beth had always preferred his brother and is having difficulty being supportive to Conrad. Calvin is trapped between the two trying to hold the family together.
Genres
- Drama
General Information
Release Date: 1980-09-19
Budget: $6000000
Revenue: $54766923
Runtime: 124 min
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