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Staying Together
After their father abruptly sells the beloved family-owned restaurant that has employed them for years, the charismatic McDermott boys - hot-tempered Brian (Quill), lovelorn Kit (Mulroney) and jokester Duncan (Astin) - find themselves at odds with their parents and each other.
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Plot Summary
This film follows the story of two brothers who inherit their father's failing diner in a small town. As they struggle to keep the business afloat, they also navigate complicated relationships and personal challenges. The narrative explores themes of family, responsibility, and the challenges of finding one's place in the world.
Critical Reception
Staying Together received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often found its plot predictable and its characters underdeveloped. While some appreciated its attempts at earnest drama and humor, many felt the film failed to fully deliver on its premise.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a weak and uninspired script.
Characters are often cliché and lack depth.
Attempts at humor and drama fall flat for many reviewers.
Google audience: Audience reception data for "Staying Together (1989)" is not readily available on Google platforms, making it difficult to summarize specific likes or dislikes.
Fun Fact
The film was shot in and around the town of Woodstock, Ontario, Canada, which doubled for the fictional small town setting.
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