Debutante (1998)

Nan, seventeen, wakes up alone in a motel room and wonders how she got there. The events of the preceding night come back to her on the subway ride home: a vicious argument between her parents, a one night stand and finally a betrayal.

Director:

Mollie Jones

Writer:

Mollie Jones

Stars:

Selma Blair, Theresa Tilly, Steve Tom

2 wins & 1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview:
Selma Blair	...	Nan
Theresa Tilly	...	Nan's mother
Steve Tom	...	Nan's father
Josh Hartnett	...	Bill
Meghann Haldeman	...	Carla
Nick Lee	...	Nick (as Nicholas Lee)
Matthew Blaine	...	Matt

Storyline

Nan, a teen, wakes up alone in a motel bed, walks shakily down a corridor, looks in a room, and sees a youthful boy kissing one of her friends. She flees for the MTA, and as she travels home, she thinks back over the past night. She went out with friends, in part to escape her arguing parents. With friends she takes the train to a motel where they party. She ends up with Bill, but not for long. Back at home, is there solace from the way of the world?

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Plot Keywords:

teenage sex | parental relationship | loss of virginity | alcoholism | marital discord

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Genres:

Short | Drama

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 September 1998 (USA)

Also Known As:

Modern Girl

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Technical Specs

Runtime:

11 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Soundtracks

"Theme"
By Cibo Matto

User Reviews

Beautiful, accurate portrait of teen life.

This film really moved me. It's a very subtle, complex window into the life of a teenage girl. The images are incredibly beautiful, and the music really goes well with the images. Selma Blair doesn't say much, but her performance is understated and quite powerful.I recommend the film to anyone tired of the typical teen movie that has nothing to do with the reality of being a teenager.