Ordinary People [1980 film]

by Robert Redford (Director), Alvin Sargent (Screenwriter)

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The "ordinary" existence of an upper middle class family is shattered with the death of the older son and the struggle of the younger son against guilt and suicide.

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The accidental death of the older son of an affluent family deeply strains the relationships among the bitter mother, the good-natured father, and the guilt-ridden younger son. (IMDb)
Conrad acaba de salir del hospital después de haber intentado suicidarse a raíz de la muerte de su hermano en un accidente. Mantiene una relación muy tensa con su madre y vive atormentado por sentimientos de culpa. Aunque visita todas las semanas a un psiquiatra, no se siente a gusto hasta que conoce a una compañera del coro y empiezan a salir juntos. (FILMAFFINITY)

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Ordinary People [1980 film]
Original publication date
1980
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Ordinary People (1980 | IMDb)

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DDC/MDS
791.43Arts & recreationRecreation, sports, and performing artsPublic performancesMotion pictures, radio, television, podcastingMotion pictures
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PN1997 .O69Language and LiteratureLiterature (General)Literature (General)DramaMotion picturesPlays, scenarios, etc.

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