For Keeps
~"You're what?!"
Overview
Young high school couple Darcy Elliot and Stan Bobrucz are one year from graduation, with promising futures ahead of them. But their paths take a drastic turn when Darcy becomes pregnant. Unwilling to go through an abortion or an adoption — despite their parents' pleas — Darcy and Stan decide to sacrifice their college experiences and degrees in order to keep and raise the baby. After a quick marriage, the two realize it won't be as easy as they thought.
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
General Information
Release Date: 1988-01-15
Budget: $0
Revenue: $17514553
Runtime: 98 min
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