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An Early Frost

1985 · 100 min Drama TV Movie
5.7 / 10 · TMDB

Successful lawyer Michael Pierson is gay, but he has always hidden this part of his life from his mother, Katherine, father, Nick, and grandmother Beatrice. But when Michael discovers he has AIDS and is dying of complications from the disease, he must open up to his parents and the rest of his family. Though fearful of their reactions, he introduces them to his longtime lover, Peter, and looks to them for support.

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Year 1985
Country United States of America
Genre Drama, TV Movie
Director John Erman
Runtime 100 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.7/10 (35 votes)

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The film constructs its emotional impact through restrained, intimate scenes where what is left unsaid carries as much weight as the dialogue. It relies on nuanced performances to portray a family's confrontation with fear, prejudice, and unconditional love.

What lingers after the credits is a quiet, humane portrait of a personal crisis that challenged societal perceptions. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: John Erman

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