Around the Fire (1999)
Release Year: 1999
Nation: United States
Alternative Title: N/A
Director: John Jacobsen
Writer: John W. Comerford, Tommy Rosen
Summary
Around the Fire (1999), directed by John Jacobsen, is a drama about Simon, a young man from an upper-class Manhattan household grappling with feelings of neglect and suspicion towards his stepmother. After engaging in petty crimes, Simon is sent to boarding school where he becomes immersed in the hippie lifestyle through his friendship with Andrew. This leads him to a world of free-spirited individuals, drugs, and musical festivals. The film explores themes of identity, belonging, addiction, and coming-of-age as Simon navigates his newfound freedom while struggling with his father's expectations and personal emotional conflicts.