Falling Like This (2001)
Overview
Falling Like This showcases compelling performances by two young actors, Brian Vaughan and Megan Wilson. Writer/Director Dani Minnick has crafted a compassionate examination of the ragged edge of suburban life as characterized by Boyd, a charming, vulnerable and inveterate juvenile delinquent whose love nearly derails the life of a middle-class teenage girl. The understated themes of adolescent rebellion, adult responsibility and the redemptive power of love are woven elegantly into this dream-like film.
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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 1.013 |
Directed By
Dani Minnick
Crew
Alessandro Zezza
Alessandro Zezza
Dani Minnick
Lulu Zezza
Dani Minnick
John Diehl
Gary J. Wayton
TOP CAST
Brian Vaughan
Boyd L. Lockhart
Megan Wilson
Katie Gallagher
Elizabeth Ruscio
Sarah Gallagher
Max Kasch
Brad
Patricia Clarkson
Caroline Lockhart
Harley Venton
Jack Lockhart
John Diehl
Eddie Gallagher
Dwier Brown
Deputy Sheriff
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