A smart teenage girl comes of age in a small town with her self-centered parents who had her when they were teenagers.
Acting
Sarah Bolger carries the whole film on her weary shoulders.
Writing
Dialogue that feels eavesdropped, not written.
Director
Max Mayer
Sarah Bolger
Lucy Diamond
Thomas Mann
Kenny Crauder
James Marsden
Chuck Diamond
Claire Danes
Lainee Diamond
Seth Adkins
Scott Booker
Jeremy Sisto
Guy Karlsburg
Jon Tenney
Bob
Anika Noni Rose
Frances
Rhys Coiro
Ron
Will Peltz
Tim
Mario Batali
Self
Peter Fonda
Gerald
Beth Bailey
Mario's Female Guest
Josh Berry
Mario's Male Guest
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Pete Fromm's novel; Claire Danes specifically sought the role of Lainee after connecting with the material as a new mother herself.
The film's 5.8 rating reflects its refusal to comfort—audiences expecting quirky indie comedy got something far more abrasive and honest instead.
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