The first side was thirty-three minutes of silence.
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). The film explores her inner turmoil and the eventual mutual crossing of social boundaries. Cast and Crew Barbara Scott Kay Parker Paul Scott Mike Ranger Juliet Anderson Dorothy LeMay Kirdy Stevens Writer/Producer Helene Terrie Critical Reception Critics and viewers alike often point to The first side was thirty-three minutes of silence
: It was the highest-grossing adult film of its time and spawned a series of sequels. It is often praised by reviewers for having a "written" feel rather than being a series of random encounters. Cast and Crew Barbara Scott Kay Parker Paul
And she told him. Not her deepest secret. But a small one, perfectly shaped, perfectly hidden for years: that she had once stood on the edge of the Brooklyn Bridge at 17, not to jump, but to feel the wind decide for her. That she had wanted to be erased, just for a second, just to know what silence felt like from the other side.
Mike Ranger, as the son Paul, is serviceable, though his performance is very much of its era—a mix of wooden line delivery and the requisite physical enthusiasm. However, the supporting cast adds surprising depth. Dorothy LeMay is excellent as the daughter, providing a parallel storyline of sexual exploration that feels youthful and energetic, contrasting with the heavy, oppressive atmosphere of the mother’s storyline.
She blinked. “You look like your father did. Before.”