Seed of Innocence (1980)

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A love story about two teenagers who fall in love, have a child, and escape from their families in an attempt to make life for themselves in New York City.

Film Overview
"Seed of Innocence" is an American drama movie launched in 1980, directed by Boaz Davidson and written by Davidson and John Herzfeld. The movie, also referred to as 'Teen Mothers,' focuses on the social problem of teenage parenthood, pregnancy, and the battles that this life scenario might bring about. The film stars T.K. Carter, Leif Garrett, and Valerie Bertinelli as main characters.

Plot
The movie revolves around 3 primary characters - Marlene (Bertinelli), Angel (Carter), and Rick (Garrett). Rick and Marlene are 2 teenagers who discover they're expecting a kid. Regardless of their young age and difficult scenarios, they choose to keep their infant. In addition, Angel, an African-American teenager, is likewise sustaining a situation alike. His sweetheart is pregnant, and he's facing the social pressure on what he can and must do.

Teenage Parenthood and Struggles
Marlene and Rick handle the tough reality of being teenage moms and dads. They grapple with their functions as moms and dads, students, and teenagers stuck amidst the overwhelming experience. The film depicts their steady development from reckless teenagers to accountable parents. It explores the issues of high schools and households about unforeseen pregnancy and creates a compassionate tale of the personal struggles each of them face.

The film does not avoid taking on different issues such as minimal career opportunities, abortion, adoption, and social stigmatization concerning teen pregnancy. This circumstances eventually cause Marlene, Rick, and Angel winding up in a home for unwed and expectant teenage moms. Their lives, dreams, and has a hard time intertwine in this setting.

Personal Transformation
Amidst these struggles, the 3 primary characters' go through significant changes. Rick discovers a task and strives to support Marlene, taking steps towards maturity. Angel, on the other hand, chooses to wed his sweetheart, showcasing his determination to accept his function as a daddy. Regardless of many challenges and societal pressures, Angel, Marlene, and Rick attempt to fight these battles and aim to supply better living conditions for their babies.

Vital Reception
"Seed of Innocence" is a thought-provoking film that shines a realistic light on the predicaments of teen pregnancy. The drama, played out by strong performances, specifically by Carter, Garrett, and Bertinelli, creates an empathetic look at teen pregnancy and parenthood. The film deals with a questionable topic with level of sensitivity, making it an appropriate look for society.

Conclusion
In conclusion, "Seed of Innocence" is not just a teen drama, it's a narrative that highlights societal taboos and offers a voice to the long-lasting spirit of young parents. These characters shed their younger recklessness and step up to welcome parenthood, against all chances. The narrative of the film can be viewed as a call for society to be comprehending and supportive of young, unwed mothers and fathers. While the film might not provide an extensive expedition of the problem, it does provoke thought and conversation about the effect of teen pregnancy and being a parent. In spite of being produced in 1980, the film's premise and the social problems it attends to remain pertinent today.

Top Cast

  • Timothy Wead
    Danny
  • Mary Cannon
    Alice
  • T.K. Carter (small)
    T.K. Carter
    Captain
  • Vincent Schiavelli (small)
    Vincent Schiavelli
    Leo
  • Azizi Johari (small)
    Azizi Johari
    Denise
  • Tom Davidson
    Laura
  • Shirley Stoler (small)
    Shirley Stoler
    Corky
  • Bonnie Bartlett (small)
    Bonnie Bartlett
    Velma
  • Gloria Stroock
    Sophie
  • Robert Alan Browne
    Dale McClure
  • Julianna McCarthy
    Sister Nadine