Set in the late 70's, seen through the innocent eyes of a fifteen year old boy, SCOTT, "Lymelife" is a unique take on the dangers of the American Dream. This funny, sad, violent and sometimes tragic look at first love, family dynamics and divorce weaves an intricate tapestry of American life during a time of drastic economic and emotional change.
Written by TIFF
During a Q&A at Sundance Film Festival, Director Derick Martini reported working with a budget of $1.5 million.
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Goofs
Factual errors:
Historically, the Iranian Hostage Crisis and the Falklands War happened two years apart, not in the same year as the movie depicts.
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Quotes
Scott Bartlett:
Maybe you should've had a girl, they tell their mothers everything. Brenda Bartlett:
Maybe you should have asked God for a mother who doesn't care about her children! See more »
"Tennessee Waltz"
Written by Pee Wee King & Redd Stewart (as Red Stewart) Performed by Patti Page Courtesy of Mercury Records Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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