The Battle of Shaker Heights
“When you're 17, every day is war.”
ComedyDramaRomance
A quirky teen with a penchant for war reenactments, Kelly Ernswiler obsesses over military tactics with his buddy Bart. The school bully is one of Kelly's regular headaches, and he also has to deal with a frustrating situation at home, where his father is a recovering drug addict. Kelly's life gets even more complicated when he falls for Tabby, Bart's pretty and soon-to-be-wed older sister.
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This film feels like a warm, slightly melancholic hug from a bygone era. It captures the earnest, awkward energy of adolescence with a gentle touch, exploring complex family dynamics and the bittersweet pangs of first love.
awkwardearnestquirkybittersweetnostalgicsteadyindie comedyslice-of-lifeteen dramacoming-of-agefamilyfirst loveaddictionsocial awkwardness
high schoolsisterbullybattlefieldstrategyaddict
