A rising star. Mika Boreem displays a mature acting ability that really shines through, especially toward the end of the movie. We'll see her in the future at the Academy Awards. The interaction between Mika, Linda Hamilton and Beau Bridges is good, but not very "life-like". Like I said the plot's cheesy. However, showing the different lives of the two girls is excellent. The "teenage sex issues" are decent enough for younger viewers and of course Hollywood throws in a couple of "donkey" words to thrill those who have a need to hear some cussing, although it is very minor. Linda's (Beauty) acting is superb and Sean Astin plays a believable part and does a good job as well. Jonathon Trent is also one to watch for. The cinematography is very good and the film has just enough good stuff to put it on a "one to see" list.
