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Ruby in Paradise (1993)
Director: Victor Nuñez
Cast: Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Dorothy Lyman
Runtime114 min
RatingR
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Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.
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Fans of nuanced character studies and intimate indie dramas will appreciate the thoughtful, slice-of-life approach of 1993's Ruby in Paradise, directed by Victor Nuñez. Ashley Judd delivers a standout lead performance as a young woman starting over in Florida, navigating new relationships and confronting her past with authenticity and emotional depth.
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Ruby in Paradise is a 1993 film written and directed by Victor Nunez, starring Ashley Judd, Todd Field, Bentley Mitchum, Allison Dean, and Dorothy Lyman. An homage to Northanger Abbey by Jane Austen, the film is a character study about a young woman who escapes her small town in Tennessee for a new life in coastal Florida. The film marks Judd’s first starring role.
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