Consenting Adult
1985 · 1h 40m · Drama, TV Movie · United States of America
Young and shy Jeff discovers his attraction to men. After struggling with himself he comes out to his parents. Mum eventually listens to his son and tries to understand his feelings, but his Dad would rather die — which, in the end, he really does, leaving behind a mother, her son and his friend to work those things out Jeff and his Dad had never the courage to talk about.
Directed by
Gilbert CatesBased on the novel by
Laura Z. Hobson6.0Smart score
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based on novel or bookcoming outfamily conflictfather son relationshipmale homosexualitymother son relationship
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