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The Awakening of Spring
The Awakening of Spring

The Awakening of Spring

Genres

Drama

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Based on the 1891 play "Spring Awakening," this filmed stage drama examines the tensions and confusion of young people as their growing sexual awareness conflicts with the repressive social environment around them. The passionate kiss between two males might be the first envisioned for the stage since Christopher Marlowe's between Edward II and Gaveston.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

90 mins

Rating

3.4/10

Release Date

17 November 2008

Country

Cast

John Aniston

John Aniston

Mr. Gable

Javier Picayo

Javier Picayo

Matthew

Yuval David

Yuval David

Arthur

Victoria Tennant

Victoria Tennant

Mrs. Woodman

Bridget Moloney

Bridget Moloney

Miriam

Nicholas Downs

Nicholas Downs

Eugene

Alex Schemmer

Alex Schemmer

Joseph

Carrie Wiita

Carrie Wiita

Anne Woodman

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