As Cool as I Am
“How do you grow up when your parents haven't?”
ComedyDrama
In a small American town, 16-year-old Lucy is left to largely raise herself, managing the household while her immature mother works and her father is away in Canada for months at a time. As her parents' emotional distance intensifies, Lucy explores her own sexuality with her childhood best friend, Kenny.
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This film captures the awkwardness of adolescence and the messy realities of dysfunctional family life. It's a wry, nostalgic look at growing up with parents who are still figuring things out themselves, set against a small-town backdrop.
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