Summaries

Four teenagers in Montréal deal with issues like poverty, teenage pregnancy, and the importance of having a community.

In Montreal 's West Indian community, Pat (Dillon) shares an apartment with two unmarried mothers on welfare and is naturally jaded on the subject of men. Fabian (Gibbs) Fabian (Gibbs) is an American singer and songwriter. A high-school dropout, Fabian does not stand much of a chance in the job market. His work at a local warehouse lasts just long enough to launch Fabian and Pat on the road to economic disaster.-------- 'Sitting in Limbo' Awarded Honorable Mention for "its freshness and vitality" at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Details

Keywords
  • racism
  • teenager
  • title based on song
  • reggae music
  • teen pregnancy
Genres
  • Drama
Release date Aug 27, 1986
Countries of origin Canada
Official sites Official site
Language English
Filming locations Montréal, Québec, Canada
Production companies National Film Board of Canada (NFB)

Box office

Budget $450000

Tech specs

Runtime 1h 36m
Color Color
Sound mix Mono
Aspect ratio

Synopsis

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