A bittersweet story about coming of age in the shadow of mental illness.
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Awards:
- 4 wins & 1 nomination.
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Cast
| Lili Taylor | ... |
Dawn
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| Stefania LaVie Owen | ... |
Melanie
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| Peyton List | ... |
Lacy
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| Ian Nelson | ... |
Daniel
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| Max Casella | ... |
Gary
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| Tom Papa | ... |
Howard
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| David Rasche | ... |
Bill Hoffman
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| Michael Cyril Creighton | ... |
Mr. Wessler
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| Tanya Thompson | ... |
Principal
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Susannah Berryman | ... |
Psychiatrist
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| Melanie Brook | ... |
Goth Girl
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| Jennifer Cody | ... |
Mrs. Jensen
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| Hunter Foster | ... |
Professor Stern
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| Lori Franzese | ... |
Sue
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| Quinn Hemphill | ... |
Student #1
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Fiona Horrigan | ... |
Ms. Gehart
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| Madeleine Ince | ... |
Tour Guide
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Jack E. Jones | ... |
Mr. Franklin
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| Mike Kowal | ... |
Elderly Man
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Deanna McKinney | ... |
Officer Gina Morales
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James W. Meagher | ... |
Brody Jensen
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Enid Ryen | ... |
Elderly Woman
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| Patrick A. Sova | ... |
Officer Patrick
(as Patrick Klein)
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| Steve Abbott | ... |
Police Officer (uncredited)
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| Collin Arend | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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ArthurMk | ... |
(uncredited)
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Renee Ashley | ... |
Student (uncredited)
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Gregory Blanch | ... |
Psychiatric Patient (uncredited)
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Aaron Callahan | ... |
Airline passenger (uncredited)
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| Michael Callahan | ... |
Airline pasenger (uncredited)
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Nolan Callahan | ... |
College tour student (uncredited)
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Peter Carlesimo | ... |
High school student (uncredited)
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Tyler Cheman | ... |
Campus Student (uncredited)
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Alisa Dimora | ... |
Lady at Piano Bar (uncredited)
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| Sheri Fairchild | ... |
Bonnie (uncredited)
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Caleb Fietsam | ... |
Additional Voices (uncredited)
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David Hadasz | ... |
Street bum (uncredited)
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| Matti Leetmaa | ... |
Relative at Ceremony / Diner Patron / Shopper (uncredited)
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Jill Mack | ... |
Background Extra (uncredited)
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| Elisabeth Manente | ... |
High School Student (uncredited)
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Mario Mirra | ... |
Parent at Graduation (uncredited)
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| Maria R. Mucaria | ... |
Parent (uncredited)
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Oliver Comstock Reynolds | ... |
Thankful Joe The Bridge Hobo (uncredited)
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Dannielle Rose | ... |
Parent of Graduate (uncredited)
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Christopher J Rusho | ... |
Diner patron, thrift store customer (uncredited)
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Leanne Seda | ... |
Graduation Parent (uncredited)
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Mike Sutton | ... |
Arresting Officer (uncredited)
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David Sweet | ... |
Parent at the Graduation (uncredited)
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| David A. Van Antwerp | ... |
Guy at piano bar (uncredited)
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Allen Wall | ... |
Schizophrenic Patient (uncredited)
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| Kevin A. Wall | ... |
Jason Axelrod RN (uncredited)
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| Ingalls Grant Wilder | ... |
Drunk Athlete / Party Attendee (uncredited)
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Rebecca Wilk | ... |
Campus Tour Parent (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Inon Shampanier | ||
Written by
| Inon Shampanier | ... | () |
| Natalie Shampanier | ... | () |
Produced by
| Ash Christian | ... | producer |
| Anne Clements | ... | producer |
| Barry Shy | ... | executive producer |
Music by
| Ariel Blumenthal | ||
Cinematography by
| Zach Kuperstein | ||
Editing by
| Joe Murphy | ||
Editorial Department
| Jim Chaliz | ... | assistant editor |
| Sam Daley | ... | colorist |
| Josh Perault | ... | digital conform |
Casting By
| Henry Russell Bergstein | ||
Production Design by
| Bryan Wolcik | ||
Set Decoration by
| Sierra Santschi | ||
Costume Design by
| Gina Ruiz | ||
Makeup Department
| Ashley Hansen | ... | hair department head |
| Katie Sharun | ... | makeup department head |
Production Management
| Ted Grader | ... | unit production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| Devin Jurkiewicz | ... | second assistant director |
Art Department
| Connor DiPrinzio | ... | set dresser |
| Sean Horan | ... | scenic foreman |
| Thaison Jamsrisai | ... | construction coordinator |
| Daniel Nentwick | ... | carpenter/prop maker |
| Mitchell Olson | ... | leadman |
| Justin Pellingra | ... | leadman |
| Jacob Rzepa | ... | construction grip |
| Leah Stepanek | ... | set dresser |
| Kevin A. Wall | ... | set designer |
| Christopher Zlomek | ... | set dresser |
Sound Department
| David Barber | ... | re-recording mixer / supervising sound editor |
| Christopher Esterguard | ... | sound mixer |
| David Kitchens | ... | sound supervisor |
| Zander Metz | ... | boom operator |
| Simon Riley | ... | adr mixer |
Visual Effects by
| Jake Akuna | ... | visual effects supervisor: VFX2GO |
Stunts
| Manny Siverio | ... | stunt coordinator |
| Michael Viola | ... | stunt double: Max Casella / stunt rigger |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Eric Boswell | ... | grip |
| Trevor Boyd | ... | b camera second assistant |
| Jade Brennan | ... | assistant camera |
| Michael Flores | ... | electrician |
| Aaron Fuoco | ... | lighting technician |
| Mandy Hebblethwaite | ... | second assistant camera |
| Sean Patrick Henderson | ... | grip |
| Dave Isern | ... | camera operator / steadicam operator |
| Richard Christopher Johnson | ... | second assistant camera |
| Brenton Manes | ... | digital image technician |
| Justin Marzella | ... | first assistant camera: "b" camera |
| Dave Maslyn | ... | grip |
| Katie Morrissey | ... | dolly operator |
| Clay O'Dell | ... | gaffer |
| Logan Pistello | ... | Ronin Operator / key grip |
| Peter Quinones | ... | best boy electric |
| Lizardo Reyes Jr. | ... | best boy grip |
| Kismet Thompkins | ... | grip |
| Josiah Weinhold | ... | digital loader |
Casting Department
| Annie Delano | ... | background casting |
| Mary Louise Gemmill | ... | loop group/voice casting |
| Serafina Tiranno-Cimisi | ... | casting assistant |
| Bernie Van De Yacht | ... | loop group/voice casting (uncredited) |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Michael Chernoff | ... | wardrobe assistant |
| Kimberly G. Grader | ... | wardrobe supervisor |
Location Management
| Emily Campbell | ... | location manager |
Music Department
| Melany Mitchell | ... | music supervisor |
| Mikael Carlsson | ... | soundtrack producer (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Chuck Girard | ... | script supervisor |
Additional Crew
| Rachel Armiger | ... | production supervisor |
| Emily Bannon | ... | loop group |
| Erik Bright | ... | theatrical publicist |
| Duane Couture | ... | Greensman |
| Sarah Cronk | ... | payroll coordinator |
| Mary Louise Gemmill | ... | loop group (as Ml Gemmill) |
| Timothy Grader | ... | production coordinator |
| John Linnenbach | ... | production assistant |
| Bruce Nahin | ... | rights and clearances |
| Liliana Scano | ... | production assistant |
| Justin Shenkarow | ... | loop group |
| Michael Ullman | ... | production accountant |
| Bernie Van De Yacht | ... | loop group |
| Kevin A. Wall | ... | Medical Consultant/Set Medic |
Production Companies
- Cranium Entertainment
- Idiot Savant Pictures
- Particular Crowd (in association with)
Distributors
- Entertainment Squad (2021) (United States)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- ABS Payroll & Production Accounting Services (payroll services)
- Buffalo 8 Productions (post-production facilities)
- Endcrawl.com (end titles created with)
- Film Emporium Insurance Services (insurance)
- Innovation Group of CNY Arts (Local Incentive Funding)
- Micdi Productions (post-production sound services)
- MovieScore Media (soundtrack)
- ProADR Looping (loop group & voice casting)
- Smooth Moving Productions (steadicam equipment)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Dawn recently lost her husband and experiences growing anxiety as her daughter Melanie plans to move away for college. An argument with a hostile new neighbor aggravates Dawn's mental condition, and she begins to show signs of paranoid delusions. Determined to help her mom, Melanie attempts a series of interventions, but challenging Dawn's reality of persecution threatens to destroy their loving relationship. Melanie is forced to make the toughest of choices as she struggles to support her mother on the path toward recovery and healing. A bittersweet story about coming of age in the shadow of mental illness. |
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