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Finding a place to belong is just the beginning. morePlot:
Around the Fire is the deeply resonant story of a boy named Simon, who despite being raised in an upper-class... more | add synopsisAwards:
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Well-produced, complex sleeper moreCast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Devon Sawa | ... | Simon Harris |
 | Bill Smitrovich | ... | Matt Harris |
 | Tara Reid | ... | Jennifer |
 | Eric Mabius | ... | Andrew |
 | Colman Domingo | ... | Trace |
 | Charlayne Woodard | ... | Kate |
| Lisa Burgett | ... | Lauren |
 | Henri Lubatti | ... | Kevin |
 | John Pirruccello | ... | Joe |
 | Stephen Tobolowsky | ... | Doc |
 | Daphne Brogdon | ... | Simon's mother |
| Blaine Walker | ... | Young Simon |
| Manny the Hippie | ... | Vegan GooBall Man |
 | Amos Glick | ... | Neal |
| Heath Lourwood | ... | Jason |
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Rated R for pervasive drug content, language, and some sex/nudity.Parents Guide:
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Kate: Simon is an adult. He doesn't have to see you if he doesn't want to.Lauren: There must be something we can do.
Kate: Well, you uh. You can stay and go through our family program, if you'd like.
Matt: Family program. It's outta the question.
Kate: Suit yourself.
Matt: We'll get a lawyer, we'll be back here in an hour. (to Lauren, about to walk away): Come on.
Lauren: No. Matt we've gotta stay.
Matt: Lauren, stay for, stay for what? This is...What are you gonna do sit around with a bunch of doctors examining our inner child?
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This movie didn't get very wide distribution, but it's worth catching on HBO or on video. The story shows the inside of two different but interconnected worlds (affluence & Grateful Dead culture) without resorting to caricatures or cliches. The cast is stellar, and while the story plods at times it is overall very sensitively written. Production quality is outstanding for a low-budget flick, too.