Summary:
This independent drama takes an unexpectedly light and emotionally sensitive approach to a potentially controversial subject -- a teenager taking up a career as a prostitute. Sixteen-year-old Jake (Tara Subkoff) is a pretty but troubled girl who has been abandoned by her mother. Needing a place to stay, she shows up on the doorstep of her sister Darlene (Kristy Swanson) and begs he... Full Summary >>

Cast:
Sandra Bernhard - (Marci)
Kristy Swanson - (Darlene)
Tara Subkoff - (Jake)
Loretta Devine - (Coco)
Susan Barnes - (Jean)
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Review:
Although it's unpolished and sometimes loses its footing, this fluffy indie drama parlays its fine performances, well-structured script, and quirky je ne sais quois into an oddly affecting combination. Tara Subkoff gives a grave, sweet lead performance as Jake, a sugar-addicted teen with a deadbeat mom, a loser sister, and nowhere t... Continue >>

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