Sam (Julia Sarah Stone) is an awkward 14 year old struggling with her new sexuality. The other girls led by Molly tease her relentlessly. There is growing sexual tension between her and her lifeguard teacher Lukas. She cleans at a retirement home run by her mother and befriends elderly resident Judith. Ed (Kenneth Welsh) is an angry resident.
Julia Sarah Stone has intriguing presence. The movie has inevitable tension. The issue seems to be the meandering flow. Maybe she needs more earlier scenes with Ed. Most of all, this is a good showcase of a possible future acting star. She has a face that simply pulls in the audience. She takes this light take on the dramatic coming-of-age story and elevates it one step above.
Julia Sarah Stone has intriguing presence. The movie has inevitable tension. The issue seems to be the meandering flow. Maybe she needs more earlier scenes with Ed. Most of all, this is a good showcase of a possible future acting star. She has a face that simply pulls in the audience. She takes this light take on the dramatic coming-of-age story and elevates it one step above.
