The Long Day Closes

Plot Summary

Bud is a lonely and quiet boy whose moments of solace occur when he sits in rapture at the local cinema, watching towering and iconic figures on the movie screen. The movies give Bud the strength to get through another day as he deals with his oppressive school environment and his burgeoning homosexuality.

Top Cast

Leigh McCormack Bud

Marjorie Yates Mother

Anthony Watson Kevin

Nicholas Lamont John

Ayse Owens Helen