Suburbia (film)

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subUrbia is a 1996 dark comedy film based on the play subUrbia by Eric Bogosian. The movie follows the relationships between a few young adults as they while away their time standing on "the corner" outside a local convenience store.

Contents

1 Cast
2 Plot summary
3 Themes
4 External links

Cast

Giovanni Ribisi - Jeff
Steve Zahn - Buff
Amie Carey - Sooze
Nicky Katt - Tim
Jayce Bartok - Pony
Ajay Naidu - Nazeer Choudhury
Parker Posey - Erica
Dina Spybey - Bee Bee

Plot summary

Set in "Burnfield", the film follows five young people as they stand around at "the corner" one night. This night, Pony (Jayce Bartok), the only person from the group who has "made it" is returning to visit his old stomping ground. Various revelations are made by the characters as they waste away the time by discussing the inane topics that surround urban youth. Much talk is given to the dream of escaping Burnfield, but few do.

Themes

Themes from subUrbia include;

Alienation of youth
Lack of meeting places for young people
Misguided dreams and aspirations
Emptiness & inanity of suburban life
"The American Dream"

External links

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