Longtime Companion

1989 · 96 min · EN · R · 6.9 (62 votes)

Dir. Norman René · Starring Bruce Davison, Campbell Scott, Patrick Cassidy, Mary-Louise Parker, Stephen Caffrey, Dermot Mulroney · Music Greg De Belles

“…a motion picture for everyone”

DramaRomance

During the summer of 1981, a group of friends in New York are completely unprepared for the onslaught of AIDS. What starts as a rumor about a mysterious "gay cancer" soon turns into a major crisis as, one by one, some of the friends begin to fall ill, leaving the others to panic about who will be next. As death takes its toll, the lives of these friends are forever redefined by an unconditional display of love, hope and courage.

VIBE

A deeply affecting portrait of friendship and love tested by unimaginable loss. It captures the quiet dignity and fierce resilience of a community facing an unprecedented crisis, offering moments of profound connection amidst overwhelming fear.

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