1985

Synopsis

In the simmering social climate of the mid-1980s, an era both vibrant and rigid, *1985* unfolds as Adrian returns home to Fort Worth, Texas, for the holidays. Having escaped the confines of his conservative upbringing for a new life in New York City, Adrian finds himself at a crucial crossroads, contemplating whether to share a deeply personal truth with his devout Christian parents and younger brother. The film delicately navigates his internal struggle, the palpable tension of unspoken words, and the emotional minefield of familial expectation, all set against a backdrop of increasing fear and misunderstanding surrounding the AIDS epidemic. It's a poignant exploration of identity, acceptance, and the courage required to be oneself when the world around you is not ready to understand.

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Cast List

Cory Michael SmithAdrianVirginia MadsenEileenMichael ChiklisDaleJamie ChungCarlyAidan LangfordAndrewRyan Piers WilliamsMarcMichael DarbyLeoBryan MasseyPastor JonBill HeckSlow DancerTina ParkerCashier