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Craig Sheffer, Virginia Madsen, Jon Polito, Kate Reid, Jean Smart ... see more see more... , Tim Russ , David Harris , D.B. Sweeney , Dorrie Joiner , Evan Mirand , Gary Chalk , J.J. Cohen , Ken Douglas , Ewen Leslie , Birdie M. Hale , Gary Hetherington , David Longworth , Janne Mortil , Enid Saunders , Ann Savage , William G. Schilling , Robyn Stevan , Howard Storey , Penelope Sudrow , Ian Tracey , Steven Wright , Kari Wuhrer , Star-Sheemah Bobatoon , Andy Gray , Franklin Johnson , Dwight McFee , Dwight McGee , Marvin "Smitty" Smith

A juvenile delinquent falls in love with a beautiful Catholic girl's school student in this fact-based adolescent melodrama set in an Oregon forest. The two meet by accident when the troubled young ma... read more read more...n is out on a nature hike and sees the lovely girl floating in a small lake as she works on a photography assignment. The two are immediately drawn to each other, but neither of their schools encourages contact with the opposite sex and when their relationship is discovered there is trouble all around, forcing the young lovers to flee. The question then remains: will they be able to evade the law and other authorities long enough to find happiness? ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

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PG-13, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Duncan Gibbins

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  • March 31, 2009
    One of my top 80's romance pics. :) Just a simple love story of two unlikely characters falling in love in this Teen Drama. :)
  • May 21, 2011
    An 80s juvenile romance flick that I actually liked. This is saying a lot, since most of the 'classics' left me wanting more. The main character seemed to be the male protagonist, who is mature despite his youth. Maybe that's why I like it so much.
  • August 10, 2010
    An unusal retelling of "Romeo and Juliet" with a 1980's style. Two teens from oppostie sides of the tracks fight against all odds to stay together while their worlds try to keep them apart. While there is nothing new added to the plot line, the romance and adventure keep you root... read moreing for the lovers all the way up till the end!!!!!!!
  • May 1, 2007
    Love this movie also but wish they made another 1 to let you know how things ended up. Meaning did Joe get caught etc. etc.
  • August 27, 2006
    A must see for all classic romance lovers! I just wish that it was out on DVD and that the VHS could be purchased under $65!

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January 10, 2004
Chicago Reader

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May 21, 2003
Walter Goodman, New York Times

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January 26, 2006
Time Out

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