Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
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Tye Olson | ... | Danny Wheeler |
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Kyle Clare | ... | Carter Melman |
Ellie Araiza | ... | Andy | |
Casey Kramer | ... | Miriam Wheeler | |
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Jeffrey Lee Woods | ... | Stephen Melman |
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William Charles Mitchell | ... | Mr. Frank (as William C. Mitchell) |
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Ian Rhodes | ... | Danny Wheeler (older) |
Edward Finlay | ... | Allan | |
David Schroeder | ... | The Principal | |
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Brandon Lybrand | ... | Henry |
Greg Louganis | ... | Coach Brown | |
Karen Black | ... | Mrs. Martin | |
Bobby Rice | ... | Donnert | |
Gavyn Michaels | ... | Perez | |
Ten Travis | ... | Swim Team Member |
A story about two classmates - one smart and openly gay and the other school swimming star. They grow as friends and discover their attraction to each other. This story has been told many times but the characters in this version are very endearing.
OK so this is not going to grab any Oscars but I thought it nonetheless a very credible view of romance between two young men at high school.
Gay art student Danny is forced to share a room at home with Carter, a hunky swimming major who lodges there during difficulties at his own home. Carter needs help with his literature classes and Danny provides it in exchange for life drawing modeling.
A love develops that is fully realized and expressed by Danny but utterly denied by Carter who cannot even bring himself to be seen at school with his lover. The results are examined with sensitive dialog and quite acceptable acting. The love making scene in the rain is a triumph of art direction that would make many heterosexual movies appear vulgar. Tye Olson is excellent as Danny. Well worth a try.