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Towelhead
(2007)
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| Summer Bishil | ... | ||
| Chris Messina | ... | ||
| Maria Bello | ... | ||
| Peter Macdissi | ... |
Rifat Maroun
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Gemmenne de la Peña | ... | |
| Robert Baker | ... | ||
| Eamonn Roche | ... |
School Photographer
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| Aaron Eckhart | ... | ||
| Carrie Preston | ... | ||
| Chase Ellison | ... | ||
| Irina Voronina | ... | ||
| Cleo King | ... |
Sales Clerk
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Michael McShae | ... |
Middle School Jerk
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| D.C. Cody | ... |
Middle School Jerk
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| Soledad St. Hilaire | ... |
Janitor
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Storyline
Against the backdrop of the first Gulf War, Jasira Maroun is 13, physically well developed but naïve and unable to say no. As puberty arrives, her mother sends her from Syracuse to Houston to her curt, up-tight, Lebanese-born father. Over the next few months, Jasira must navigate her father's strict indifference, her discovery of sexual pleasure, the casual racism of a neighbor boy and her classmates, the sexual advances of the boy's father, the proffered friendship of a pregnant neighbor, and her attraction to Thomas, an African-American classmate whom her father forbids her to see. Things happen to her, but can she take responsibility and control, or is tragedy inevitable? Written by <jhailey@hotmail.com>
Plot Summary | Plot SynopsisTaglines:
How can you find yourself if no one can see you? See more »Genres:
DramaMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong disturbing sexual content and abuse involving a young teen, and for language See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Érzékeny pont See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$52,823 (USA) (14 September 2008) (4 Screens)Gross:
$367,638 (USA) (12 October 2008)Company Credits
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Barry: You're beautiful just the way you are, Jasira. Those other girls are just jealous because you're growing up faster than they are. And you're prettier than they are. Listen, don't let it get you down. Stupid names they're calling you. This year - just gimme a second
[wets the razor]
Barry: this year, your gonna shut them up. Only, probably you shouldn't tell your mom about this.
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Written and composed by Romeo Lahoud
Performed by Salwa Al Katreeb
Courtesy of Voix De L'Orient / A. Chahine & Fils See more »
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Trivia
Actress Summer Bishil turned 18 before filming started, allowing her to play the 13 year old, sexually overactive Jasira without any restrictions as to what she could do or show in the movie. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When Jasira is talking to her mother on the payphone when her father has locked her out, there is a "We Card" sticker visible in the convenience store window. The "We Card" tobacco program was not started until 1995, several years after the movie takes place. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Barry: You're beautiful just the way you are, Jasira. Those other girls are just jealous because you're growing up faster than they are. And you're prettier than they are. Listen, don't let it get you down. Stupid names they're calling you. This year - just gimme a second
[wets the razor]
Barry: this year, your gonna shut them up. Only, probably you shouldn't tell your mom about this.
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Soundtracks
"Ya Raieh"Written and composed by Romeo Lahoud
Performed by Salwa Al Katreeb
Courtesy of Voix De L'Orient / A. Chahine & Fils See more »
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