Synopsis
A trio of troubled suburbanites attempts to come to grips with the personal issues that surface following the tragic death of one of their own in this introspective adolescent drama from L.I.E. screenwriter/director (Michael Cuesta). In the months following the death of Jacob's (Conor Donovan) likeable, athletic twin brother, Rudy (also Donovan), Jacob and friends Malee (Zoe Weizenbaum) and Leonard (Jesse Camacho) struggle to make sense of the unfortunate youth's fiery demise at the hands of local bullies. As Jacob quickly loses himself to revenge fantasies and sets into motion a series of destructive plans designed to destroy the kids responsible for his brother's death, Malee focuses her attention on a dejected patient of her psychotherapist mother, and obese Leonard struggles about weight and health issues with his equally obese mother. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
Year: 2005
Runtime: 95
Country: USA
MPAA Rating: R
for some violence and sexual content involving minors, and for language
Category: Feature
Sound
Dolby Digital
Produced by
Canary Films
Echo Lake Productions
Serenade Films
Release
June 02, 2006 (USA - Limited)
by
Fortissimo Films
IFC Films
Lionsgate UK
Awards
2006 - John Cassavetes Award - Independent Spirit Award