Boys on the Side
A motion picture that celebrates the art of survival, the gift of laughter and the miracle of friendship.
Directed by Herbert Ross
Produced by Regency Enterprises, Alcor Films
A warm, character-driven road movie about three women from different walks of life finding strength, laughter, and chosen family while navigating serious personal crises.
After breaking up with her girlfriend, a nightclub singer, Jane, answers a personal ad from Robin, a real estate agent with AIDS, seeking a cross-country travel partner. On their journey from New York City to Los Angeles, the two stop by Pittsburgh to pick up Jane's friend Holly, who is trying to escape an abusive relationship. With three distinct personalities, the women must overcome their differences to help one another.
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