A boy tries to solve the mysteries of growing up with the help of a ghostly friend in this comedy-drama. Thirteen-year-old Danny (
Bryan Burke) is having more than his share of problems adjusting to life after the death of his father, and it doesn't help that he's falling in love with Julie (
Michelle Trachtenberg), a girl who has been his best friend for years. Julie happens to have a crush on Archie (
Michael Galeota), a new kid at school, and she finds Danny's attempts to win her heart more comical than convincing. While visiting his father's grave to play him a song he's been learning for the school band, Danny encounters the ghost of Hubbie Darling (
Ralph Macchio), a jazz saxophonist from the '30s who is waiting for the spirit of the woman he loved. Hubbie takes Danny under his wing and tries to give him a few pointers on the fine art of dealing with the fairer sex -- while also showing him how to play his horn like a pro.
Forever Together (which was produced under the title Can't Be Heaven) also features
Diane Ladd,
Garry Marshall, and
Matt McCoy. ~ Mark Deming, All Movie Guide