According to Greta
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| Directed by | Nancy Bardawil |
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Rick Rosenthal Douglas J. Sutherland Gary Dean Simpson Hilary Duff |
| Written by | Michael Gilvary |
| Starring |
Hilary Duff Evan Ross Michael Murphy Ellen Burstyn |
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Anchor Bay Entertainment Whitewater Films |
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92 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
According to Greta (also known as "Surviving Summer") is a 2009 American independent drama film directed by Nancy Bardawil.
Greta (Hilary Duff) is seventeen, a bright and beautiful young woman. However, she is also rebellious as a consequence of her turbulent home life. Pushed aside by her mother, Karen (Melissa Leo), who is on her third marriage, Greta is shipped off to her grandparents for the summer. She is not happy about it and neither are her grandparents. She tells them that she fully intends to kill herself before the summer is over and compiles a notebook of suicide methods.
Greta's sarcastic attitude results in her being offered a job as a waitress at a local seafood restaurant. While working there, her odd sense of humour makes her attractive to many customers. Greta falls for a charismatic short-order cook named Julie (Evan Ross). When he reveals to her that he was once incarcerated in a juvenile correctional facility for stealing cars, Greta is even more attracted to him. Julie tells her that his experience made him determined to do something positive with his life and he attempts to convince Greta to not give up on hers. He is alarmed when he sees Greta's 'suicide list.'
Although Greta's grandparents Katherine (Ellen Burstyn) and Joseph (Michael Murphy) are initially concerned about her boyfriend's criminal past, Julie proves himself worthy of their trust and demonstrates that he truly does care for Greta. Joseph tells him about Greta's father, who committed suicide in front of Greta when she was very young. Julie also demonstrates his respect for Greta when she attempts to lose her virginity to him. He tells her he will not be one of the thing she checks off of her 'To Do List' and that it has to be another time.
The police come as a result of neighbors having seen Julie come in through the upper story window. At first the grandparents are upset with Julie for being there. Greta is called inside to talk with them and she explains to her grandparents he was there at her request. The grandfather goes outside and squares things with the police. Julie then explains to the grandparents that he sincerely cares for Greta.
While the four are out sailing in Joseph's boat, Greta tries to drown herself. When Julie rescues her, the fright causes Katherine to have a mild heart attack. Katherine is given a positive prognosis by a doctor and she and her husband stay the night at the local hospital. Julie is mad at Greta, telling her that she should appreciate the life she has. The near catastrophe gives Greta a wake-up call and shows her how deeply her own actions affect those around her.
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