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Not Waving But Drowning

  • 2012
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 40m
IMDb RATING
5.9/10
435
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Vanessa Ray and Megan Guinan in Not Waving But Drowning (2012)
Leaving small town life in her dust, Adele moves wide eyed to New York City, and her best friend Sara stuck in their hometown. Separate for the first time in their lives, the film charts new relationships with boys, girls and eccentric old ladies.
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Leaving small-town life in her dust, Adele moves wide-eyed to New York City, and her best friend Sara is stuck in their boring hometown. Separate for the first time in their lives, the film ... Read allLeaving small-town life in her dust, Adele moves wide-eyed to New York City, and her best friend Sara is stuck in their boring hometown. Separate for the first time in their lives, the film charts their new relationships, while beautiful background music sequences capture fleetin... Read allLeaving small-town life in her dust, Adele moves wide-eyed to New York City, and her best friend Sara is stuck in their boring hometown. Separate for the first time in their lives, the film charts their new relationships, while beautiful background music sequences capture fleeting emotions as their lives move in unexpected directions. "Not Waving But Drowning" opens w... Read all

  • Director
    • Devyn Waitt
  • Writer
    • Devyn Waitt
  • Stars
    • Vanessa Ray
    • Megan Guinan
    • Lynn Cohen
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  • IMDb RATING
    5.9/10
    435
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Devyn Waitt
    • Writer
      • Devyn Waitt
    • Stars
      • Vanessa Ray
      • Megan Guinan
      • Lynn Cohen
    • 4User reviews
    • 1Critic review
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Vanessa Ray
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    • Adele
    Megan Guinan
    • Sara
    Lynn Cohen
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    • Sylvia
    Scott Bryce
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    • Damon
    Adam Driver
    Adam Driver
    • Adam
    Isabelle McNally
    Isabelle McNally
    • Kim
    Lili Reinhart
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    • Amy
    Ryan Munzert
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    • Keith
    Elizabeth Fendrick
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    • Maggie
    Ross Francis
    Trinity Rose Smith
    • Lila
    Carly J. Bales
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    • Handsome Boy 2
    Donavin Best
    • Middle Aged Subway
    Max Boyajian
    • Rude Boy 1
    Corinne Broskette
    Corinne Broskette
    • Joy
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    Dan Chen
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    • Director
      • Devyn Waitt
    • Writer
      • Devyn Waitt
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    • Trivia
      The title of the film is based on the poem by Stevie Smith "Not Waving But Drowning."
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      Wiggle Like A Flap Jack
      Written/Performed by Tujabi

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    10/10

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    I really loved this movie because it was something I could really relate to. When I was younger my best friend and I were inseparable and then went our separate ways for college. We each had our own adventures but it was not easy and something I couldn't really explain to my new friends. This movie captures the hardships of being young and on your own and how you grow along the way. With its humorous, happy, a times uneasy, and sad parts of the film it really captures how I felt and how life really is. I felt personally connected to this story and it's something I am sure others can too. On top that, the way to movie was filmed is tremendous and the sound track is top notch. I can't wait for it to come out on CD (i-tunes) so I can get it asap. You should definitely see this movie, it will make you smile.
    • jessicafe44
    • Jun 3, 2013
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    • Release date
      • June 6, 2012 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
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    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • White Horse
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      1 hour 40 minutes
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