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As Cool as I Am

How do you grow up when your parents haven't?

In a small American town, 16-year-old Lucy is left to largely raise herself, managing the household while her immature mother works and her father is away in Canada for months at a time. As her parents' emotional distance intensifies, Lucy explores her own sexuality with her childhood best friend, Kenny.

20131h 32mRComedy, Drama

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About As Cool as I Am

Directors
Max Mayer
Cast
Sarah Bolger, Thomas Mann, James Marsden, Claire Danes, Seth Adkins, Jeremy Sisto
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Content rating
R
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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