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1985 (2018)
Director:
Yen Tan
Writers:
Hutch, Yen Tan
Starring:
Virginia Madsen, Jamie Chung, Cory Michael Smith, Michael Chiklis
Having been gone for three years, closeted advertising executive Adrian (Cory Michael Smith) returns to his Texas hometown for the holidays during the first wave of the AIDS crisis. Burdened with an unspeakable tragedy in New York City, Adrian looks to reconnect with his preteen brother Andrew, while navigating his relationship with religious parents Eileen (Virginia Madsen) and Dale (Michael Chiklis). When he reaches out to his estranged childhood friend Carly, their unresolved issues force Adrian to confront an uncertain future that will significantly alter the lives of those around him.
Shot on black-and-white super 16mm film, 1985 takes a unique look at a pivotal moment in American history through the prism of empathy, love and family.
Plot summary from IMDb: A closeted young man goes home for the holidays and struggles to reveal his dire circumstances to his conservative family.
Awards: N/A
Runtime: 85 min
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