A bittersweet story about coming of age in the shadow of mental illness.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
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| Peyton List | ... |
Lacy
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| Lili Taylor | ... |
Dawn
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| Max Casella | ... |
Gary
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| David Rasche | ... |
Bill Hoffman
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| Stefania LaVie Owen | ... |
Melanie
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| Jennifer Cody | ... |
Mrs. Jensen
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| Michael Cyril Creighton | ... |
Mr. Wessler
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| Ian Nelson | ... |
Daniel
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| Tom Papa | ... |
Howard
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| Patrick Klein | ... |
Police Officer
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| Quinn Hemphill | ... |
Student
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| Hunter Foster | ... |
Professor Stern
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| Elisabeth Manente | ... |
High School Student
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| Tanya Thompson | ... |
Principal
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| Melanie Brook | ... |
Goth Girl
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Shawn Hopseker | ... |
High School teacher
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Caleb Fietsam | ... |
Additional Voices
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| Michael Callahan | ... |
Airline pasenger
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| Sheri Fairchild | ... |
Bonnie
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Steve Abbott | ... |
Police Officer
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| Fiona Horrigan | ... |
Ms. Gehart
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| Lori Franzese | ... |
Sue
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| Ingalls Grant Wilder | ... |
Drunk Athlete / Party Attendee
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Oliver Comstock Reynolds | ... |
Thankful Joe The Bridge Hobo
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Jill Mack | ... |
Background Extra
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Leanne Seda | ... |
Graduation Parent
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| Mike Sutton | ... |
Arresting Officer
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Tyler Cheman | ... |
Campus Student
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Mike Kowal | ... |
Elderly Man
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Rebecca Wilk | ... |
Campus Tour Parent
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Deanna McKinney | ... |
Officer Gina Morales
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Dannielle Rose | ... |
Parent of Graduate
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David Sweet | ... |
Parent at the Graduation
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| Madeleine Ince | ... |
Tour Guide
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David Hadasz | ... |
Street bum
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James W. Meagher | ... |
Brody Jensen
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Renato Cullipher | ... |
Diner Child
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Serena Spencer | ... |
Airplane Passenger
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Guy at piano bar
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Enid Ryen | ... |
Elderly Woman
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Nolan Callahan | ... |
College tour student
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Mario Mirra | ... |
Parent at Graduation
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Jack E. Jones | ... |
Mr. Franklin - Gym teacher
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Jason Spencer | ... |
Diner child's father / Thrift Shop Patron
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Nikki Greene | ... |
Office worker
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| Matti Leetmaa | ... |
Relative at Ceremony / Diner Patron / Shopper
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Alisa Dimora | ... |
Lady at Piano Bar
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Renee Ashley | ... |
Student
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Vay Riley | ... |
High School Student
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Jason Axelrod RN
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| Allen Wall | ... |
Schizophrenic Patient
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Susannah Berryman | ... |
Psychiatrist
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Aaron Callahan | ... |
Airline passenger
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Peter Carlesimo | ... |
High school student
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Gregory Blanch | ... |
Psychiatric Patient
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| Collin Arend | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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| Maria R. Mucaria | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Christopher J Rusho | ... |
Diner patron, thrift store customer (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Inon Shampanier | ||
Written by
| Inon Shampanier | ... | () |
| Natalie Shampanier | ... | () |
Produced by
| Ash Christian | ... | producer |
| Anne Clements | ... | producer |
| Barry Shy | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ariel Blumenthal | ||
Cinematography by
| Zach Kuperstein | ||
Editing by
| Joe Murphy | ||
Editorial Department
| Jim Chaliz | ... | assistant editor |
| Sam Daley | ... | colorist |
| Josh Perault | ... | digital conform |
Casting By
| Henry Russell Bergstein | ||
Production Design by
| Bryan Wolcik | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sierra Santschi | ||
Costume Design by
| Gina Ruiz | ||
Makeup Department
| Ashley Rewakowski | ... | hair stylist |
| Katie Sharun | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Ted Grader | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Devin Jurkiewicz | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Sean Horan | ... | scenic foreman |
| Thaison Jamsrisai | ... | construction coordinator |
| Daniel Nentwick | ... | carpenter/prop maker |
| Mitchell Olson | ... | leadman |
| Justin Pellingra | ... | leadman |
| Jacob Rzepa | ... | construction grip |
| Leah Stepanek | ... | set dresser |
| Kevin A. Wall | ... | set designer |
| Christopher Zlomek | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| David Barber | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Christopher Esterguard | ... | sound mixer |
| David Kitchens | ... | sound supervisor |
| Zander Metz | ... | boom operator |
| Simon Riley | ... | adr mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Jake Akuna | ... | visual effects supervisor |
Stunts
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Michael Viola | ... | stunt double: Max Casella / stunt rigger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric Boswell | ... | grip |
| Trevor Boyd | ... | b camera second assistant |
| Jade Brennan | ... | assistant camera |
| Michael Flores | ... | electrician |
| Aaron Fuoco | ... | lighting technician |
| Mandy Hebblethwaite | ... | second assistant camera |
| Sean Patrick Henderson | ... | grip |
| Dave Isern | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Richard Christopher Johnson | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brenton Manes | ... | digital image technician |
| Justin Marzella | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Dave Maslyn | ... | grip |
| Katie Morrissey | ... | dolly operator |
| Clay O'Dell | ... | gaffer |
| Logan Pistello | ... | Ronin Operator / key grip |
| Peter Quinones | ... | best boy electric |
| Lizardo Reyes Jr. | ... | best boy grip |
| Kismet Thompkins | ... | grip |
| Josiah Weinhold | ... | digital loader |
Casting Department
| Mary Louise Gemmill | ... | loop group/voice casting |
| Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi | ... | casting assistant |
| Bernie Van De Yacht | ... | loop group/voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Chernoff | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Kimberly G. Grader | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Emily Campbell | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Melany Mitchell | ... | music supervisor |
| Mikael Carlsson | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Chuck Girard | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Rachel Armiger | ... | production supervisor |
| Erik Bright | ... | theatrical publicist |
| Duane Couture | ... | Greensman |
| Sarah Cronk | ... | payroll coordinator |
| Timothy Grader | ... | production coordinator |
| John Linnenbach | ... | production assistant |
| Bruce Nahin | ... | rights and clearances |
| Liliana Scano | ... | production assistant |
| Michael Ullman | ... | production accountant |
| Kevin A. Wall | ... | Medical Consultant/Set Medic |
Production Companies
- Cranium Entertainment
- Idiot Savant Pictures
- Particular Crowd (in association with)
Distributors
- Entertainment Squad (2021) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ABS Payroll & Production Accounting Services (payroll services)
- Buffalo 8 Productions (post-production facilities)
- Endcrawl.com (end titles created with)
- Film Emporium (insurance)
- Innovation Group of CNY Arts (Local Incentive Funding)
- Micdi Productions (post-production sound services)
- MovieScore Media (soundtrack)
- ProADR Looping (loop group & voice casting)
- Smooth Moving Productions (steadicam equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dawn recently lost her husband and experiences growing anxiety as her daughter Melanie plans to move away for college. An argument with a hostile new neighbor aggravates Dawn's mental condition, and she begins to show signs of paranoid delusions. Determined to help her mom, Melanie attempts a series of interventions, but challenging Dawn's reality of persecution threatens to destroy their loving relationship. Melanie is forced to make the toughest of choices as she struggles to support her mother on the path toward recovery and healing. A bittersweet story about coming of age in the shadow of mental illness. |
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