Fresno, California, 2008. 13-year-old Chris (also called Didi by his mother) faces into his last summer before entering high-school. As changes occur within his family and friendships, Chris must learn for himself what is most important. An audience winner at 2024’s Sundance Film Festival, this charming and funny debut captures both the highs and lows of early teen life.
Awards:
Winner-Audience Award:U.S.Dramatic, Sundance FilmFestival 2024
Winner-U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Best Ensemble. Sundance Film Festival 2024
Quotes:
“★★★★ Sean Wang’s semi-autobiographical film offers a cool approach, swerving the usual coming-of-age tropes.”–The Guardian
“★★★★…a simultaneously painful, powerful, and poignant coming-of-age story…”-Loud and Clear
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