Alan Boyce, Barry Corbin, Dakin Matthews

David Sinclair (Alan Boyce) had everything to live for. He was bright, talented, popular … one of the ruling elite of his high school. So, why on earth did he kill himself, leaving a despondent ...( read more  read more... )family and stunned friends to mourn his tragic demise? Enter Chris (Keanu Reeves), who delves into the possible reasons behind his best friend's suicide. But can anyone ever really know?

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PG-13, 91 min.

Directed by: Marisa Silver

Release Date: January 1, 1988

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DVD Release Date: February 17, 2004

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  • September 4, 2009
    Saw it on cable in my early teens, it really affected me.
  • July 22, 2009
    The synopsis makes this sound like a sort of mystery, but it's not. This is a little slow moving drama with smart dialogue. Keanu did a very good job in his role...probably one of his best.
  • January 29, 2009
    Powerful movie about a young popular high school student who seems to have it all only to suddenly kill himself.

    Great acting by the entire cast. Especially by Bradford.
  • September 16, 2008
    Always a joy to watch Keanu, this is one from his early days that deals with teen suicide.....good singing
  • August 7, 2008
    For those who do not think Keanu can act.
  • July 20, 2008
    I want to see this sooo badly!
  • November 24, 2007
    extrememly moveing story
  • November 9, 2007
    The first movie I seen him in.
  • October 26, 2007
    This is one of my favorite movies of all time!!! Keanu is not the greatest actor in it yet, but I still love it!
  • September 28, 2007
    Add him to my list of favourite actors.

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