Fourteen
Drama
Twentysomething Brooklynites Mara and Jo have been close friends since middle school. Gradually, it becomes apparent that the increasingly unstable Jo has troubles that may be the result of substance abuse, or an even deeper problem. Over the course of a decade, the more stable Mara tries to help.
VIBE
A quiet, deeply felt portrait of a friendship tested by mental illness. It feels like watching real life unfold, with all its messy, heartbreaking, and hopeful moments. An intimate and affecting experience.
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