A coming-of-age story centered around a small-town singer brokenhearted by the death of her brother in a car crash, who had secretly submitted her for a summer session at a performing arts academy in Los Angeles. In the academy, she experiences a whole new way of life in the big city, far from the small town lifestyle she's used to.
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🔍 Search on JustWatch →The film doesn't rush. It trusts the viewer — gives time to inhabit the characters, understand what's really happening. Direction here serves the actors rather than overwhelming them.
This film doesn't entertain — it speaks. If you're ready for that, it'll leave a mark. If not — it'll seem slow.
A good choice for those who value subtle direction and honest performance.
Director: Sean McNamara
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Unhurried, on a weekday evening. Put down the phone, let the film work.
Hilary Duff
Teresa 'Terri' Fletcher
Oliver James
Jay Corgan
David Keith
Simon Fletcher
Johnny Lewis
Engelbert "Kiwi" Wilson
Rita Wilson
Francis Fletcher
Dana Davis
Denise Gilmore
Lauren C. Mayhew
Robin Childers
Kat Dennings
Sloane
Jason Ritter
Paul Fletcher
Rebecca De Mornay
Nina Fletcher
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