High school student Wendy has an odd relationship with her five friends: They're openly sexual with each other, swapping partners every week. But this is all thrown into turmoil when she meets Sean, a new student in school who has a crush on her. Wendy wants to be with Sean, but doesn't want to disappoint her friends, whom she has known since grade school. When she does decide to leave them, her best friend, Billie, threatens revenge.
Acting
Amber Tamblyn's magnetic, conflicted performance anchors the chaos.
Writing
Sharp dialogue that captures performative teen intimacy.
Director
Beth Schacter
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This was Beth Schacter's directorial debut after working as a production assistant on Dawson's Creek.
Released during the peak 'mumblecore' era, it channels the movement's DIY intimacy while using recognizable TV faces (Tamblyn, Sabara) to secure distribution.
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