As Cool as I Am

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

Overview

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.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2013-06-21
Budget: $0
Revenue: $3234
Runtime: 92 min

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