What are the key story phases in Permanent Record?

The story of Permanent Record progresses through these phases: The Facade of Perfection, The Cliffside Tragedy, The Hidden Truth, Reclaiming the Memory.

How does Permanent Record end?

In the final act ("Reclaiming the Memory"): The school administration refuses to host the memorial, prompting students to organize their own tribute. The truth about David's pressures is publicly acknowledged.

Permanent Record (1988) — AI Story Visualization

Name: Permanent Record
Genre: drama
Released: 1988
Rating: 6.4

Plot Analysis Summary

A high school tragedy unfolds as friends uncover a suicide note and fight to honor a fallen peer's true struggles against overwhelming expectations.

Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases

The Facade of Perfection

The Cliffside Tragedy

The Hidden Truth

Reclaiming the Memory

David Sinclair seems to have everything going for him: he's smart, musically talented, and very successful. To top off his senior year in high school, his band is trying to get a recording session. Therefore, David's suicide leaves everyone, especially his best friend and bandmate, Chris, with a lot of questions.

Directed by

Marisa Silver

Key Cast

Keanu Reeves — Chris Townsend
Alan Boyce — David Sinclair
Michelle Meyrink — M.G.
Jennifer Rubin — Lauren
Pamela Gidley — Kim

Rating: 6.4/10 (61 votes)