Movie Description
Love and Other Sorrows
(1989)Overview
A drama, set in St. Louis in 1950, concerning an American family and the first courtship and sexual awakening of the teenage son. Ben Griffin lives with his widowed mother and beautiful 22-year-old sister, Dodie. The restoration of the family's affluence seems to hinge on Dodie's romances and hoped-for-marriage to a wealthy husband. But Dodie's ambivalence toward the rich and eligible Sonny confuses and upsets Ben. He wants to trust and believe in love, but worries that he may never find a girl to understand his romantic ideals.
Featured Crew
Cast
Mother
Ben
Dodie Griffin
Preston
Joel
Eleanor
Coach Mackyz
Sonny Brewster
Mary Ann
Sylvia
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Voice (voice)
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Facts
Original TitleLove and Other Sorrows
Status Released
Release Information
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1989-03-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 56m
Genres
- Comedy
- Drama
- Romance
