Subtitle The Big Chill -

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

: A generational shift where individuals move from outward-directed, idealistic concerns toward a more self-absorbed interest in their own personal success and security. subtitle The Big Chill

While the film does not have an official subtitle in its theatrical release, the "Big Chill" itself serves as the central thematic "tagline." According to writer-director Lawrence Kasdan, the title refers to: : The gathering takes place at the South

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 subtitle The Big Chill