Ruby in Paradise

Story

Synopsis

Reeling from her mother's recent death, Ruby Lee Gissing relocates to Florida to start anew. After finding a job at a souvenir store, Ruby becomes friends with the shop's owner, Mildred Chambers, and slowly acclimates to her new surroundings. Before long, she's juggling the affections of Mildred's Lothario son, Ricky, and the good-natured Mike. As she wavers between Ricky and Mike, Ruby also tries to come to terms with her past.

Director

Victor Nuñez

Writers

Victor Nuñez, Jane Austen

Language

English

Country

United States of America

Release date

8 October 1993

Budget

$800,000

Box office

$1,001,437

Ensemble

Cast

• 

  Ashley Judd

  Ruby Lee Gissing

• 

  Todd Field

  Mike McCaslin

• 

  Bentley Mitchum

  Ricky Chambers

• 

  Dorothy Lyman

  Mildred Chambers

• 

  Allison Dean

  Rochelle Bridges

• Betsy Douds

  Debrah Ann

• Felicia Hernández

  Persefina

• Divya Satia

  Indian Singer

• Bobby Barnes

  Wanda

• Jean Garrido

  Bar Dancer