Ruby in Paradise (1993)
R 05 Nov 1993 • Drama, Romance • 1h 54m
Ruby, a young woman, arrives in a Florida resort town during the off season to make a fresh start. She gets work as a sales clerk in a souvineer shop run by Mildred Chambers. She dates, and sleeps with, Ricky Chambers, Mildred's conceited son, but breaks off with him when she finds she's just another conquest. She gets involved with Mike, a left-wing greenhouse worker. As the seasons change, Ruby's relationships with others and herself go through metamorphoses as she makes choices and discoveries establishing her own identity. A character study.
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Language:
English
Awards:
3 wins & 7 nominations
Country:
United States
Metacritic Score:
77
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Box Office Total:
$1,001,437