Subtitle The Big Chill -

: The transition from the "warm embrace" of close college friendships and shared ideals to the "cold reality" of adult life.

The title of the 1983 film is a metaphor for the transition into adulthood and the loss of youthful idealism. The Meaning of the Subtitle/Title

The film follows a group of seven former college friends from the University of Michigan who reunite for a weekend after the suicide of their friend, Alex.

: The movie famously begins with the funeral of Alex, where his body (played by an uncredited Kevin Costner) is shown in the casket during the opening title sequence set to "I Heard It Through the Grapevine". Where to Watch

: The movie's marketing often used the tagline: "In a cold world, you need your friends to keep you warm" . Plot and Context

: The gathering takes place at the South Carolina vacation home of Harold (Kevin Kline) and Sarah (Glenn Close).