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After her seductive and uncompromising mother, Ingrid, kills her own boyfriend for abandoning her, fifteen-year-old Astrid witnesses her mother's arrest. It's an event that will change the course of both their lives. Suddenly, young Astrid is on her own. Shuttled through a series of foster homes, Astrid struggles to master the techniques she needs if she's to survive the unyielding and often harsh... See Full Description
| Genres: |
Drama, Crime/Gangster and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
1 hr. 50 min. |
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| Release Date: |
October 11th, 2002 |
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| MPAA Rating: |
PG-13 for mature thematic elements concerning dysfunctional relationships, drug content, language, sexuality and violence. |
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| Distributors: |
Warner Bros. Pictures Distribution
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$16,346,122 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
B
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Boxoffice Magazine, Susan Green
"...eschews easy sentimentality and presents the women as complex individuals." more...
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A- |
Chicago Sun-Times, Roger Ebert
"The performances are often touching and deserve a better screenplay." more...
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B- |
Chicago Tribune, Michael Wilmington
"...faithful, well-produced, well-cast..." more...
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B- |
Cincinnati Enquirer, Margaret McGurk
"...sharp, tasty and sugar-free." more...
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B |
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