Drama,Comedy
United States of America
Breaking Away is a coming-of-age film that follows the lives of four young men - Dave, Mike, Cyril, and Moocher - who are all recent high school graduates from Bloomington, Indiana. The movie is set in the summer of 1979 and depicts the struggles and challenges that these four young men face as they make the transition from high school to adulthood.
Dave, the main character, is a dreamer who loves to race bikes and often speaks in Italian. He is obsessed with Italian culture and dreams of racing against the Italian cycling team. However, he faces opposition and ridicule from his friends and family, who don't understand or appreciate his passions.
Meanwhile, Mike is a former high school athlete who is struggling to find his place in the world. Cyril is the group's clown and is always looking for ways to make his friends laugh. Moocher is the shortest in the group but has a hot temper and a heart of gold.
As the summer progresses, the four friends go through a series of ups and downs. Dave falls in love with a university student named Katherine and develops a rivalry with a wealthy college student named Rod. Mike struggles to find purpose in his life and ends up getting into trouble with the law. Cyril tries to impress a female classmate, while Moocher deals with family troubles.
Over the course of the summer, the four friends learn valuable lessons about love, loyalty, and the importance of following your dreams. Breaking Away is a heartwarming and inspiring film that has become a cult classic and has been praised for its realism, humor, and memorable characters.
