Synopsis

The Students of Springfield Street follows twenty-four hours in the lives of six friends, examining the intricate weave of words, actions and emotions that unknowingly link and change the direction of their lives and how difficult it can be when debt, sickness, lies, drugs, pregnancy, unrequited love and assault weave their way into their ordinary lives.

The Students of Springfield Street follows twenty-four hours in the lives of six friends, examining interpersonal connections and the intricate weave of words, actions and emotions that unknowingly link and change the direction of their day.

Opening with a birthday meal for Sarah, the group eat, drink and discuss their views on life, love and luck. The next day seemingly little has changed and life goes on for Christiano as he tries to kick the habit and earn parental respect; law student and Sarah’s older brother, Michael faces the implications of borrowing money from the wrong sort of lender; Daniel, Sarah’s confidante, has to balance the support he offers to her dreams of dancing with his own feelings about her; Michael’s girlfriend Jessica works in a coffee shop and struggles with the demands of her rich-kid boss Ashley, who has to deal with issues of her own – including what happened the previous night.

Telling the story from each character’s perspective, The Students of Springfield Street is an intriguing observation of how difficult it can be when debt, sickness, lies, drugs, pregnancy, unrequited love and assault weave their way into their ordinary lives.

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