Stan Bobrucz (played by Randall Batinkoff) is a protagonist in For Keeps.
Darcy's steady boyfriend and Caltech architecture acceptee. He supports Darcy through pregnancy and illegal marriage, sacrifices his Caltech scholarship for lack of married housing, and struggles with dual jobs and financial stress. After drinking heavily and reconciling with his parents, he joins Darcy in applying for scholarships at the University of Wisconsin–Madison. Miss Giles (played by Janet MacLachlan) appears in For Keeps.
Lila (played by Sharon Brown) appears in For Keeps.
Darcy's best friend who helps arrange a weekend for Darcy and Stan, leading to the pregnancy. She cheers alongside other friends when the couple marries.
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Characters
Stan Bobrucz
(played by Randall Batinkoff) — protagonist
Darcy's steady boyfriend and Caltech architecture acceptee. He supports Darcy through pregnancy and illegal marriage, sacrifices his Caltech scholarship for lack of married housing, and struggles with...
Miss Giles
(played by Janet MacLachlan) — supporting
Lila
(played by Sharon Brown) — supporting
Darcy's best friend who helps arrange a weekend for Darcy and Stan, leading to the pregnancy. She cheers alongside other friends when the couple marries.
Key Relationships
Miss Giles → Lila
(Professional School Staff & Student Ally)
Miss Giles → Stan Bobrucz
(Professional Academic Advisor)
Stan Bobrucz → Lila
(Social Best Friend)
Story Analysis
A young couple navigates early pregnancy, financial hardship, and family conflict to forge their own path to adulthood.
Plot Progression
Academic Promises & Unexpected News
Marriage, Motherhood & Financial Strain
Sacrifice, Conflict & Hidden Truths
Reckoning, Chase & Final Reconciliation
Directed by John G. Avildsen
For Keeps (1988) · 6.5/10 · comedy, drama, romance
