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Certificate 15

Cast Lou Taylor Pucci Vincent D'Onofrio Tilda Swinton Vince Vaughn

Directors Mike Mills

Screenwriters Mike Mills

Running Time 96 minutes

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Endearing story of teenage oddness, and favourite of the Sundance Festival

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Plot
To the disappointment of his parents, teenager Justin Cobb (Pucci) is a thumbsucking introvert failing miserably in his school studies. Diagnosed with Attention Deficit Disorder, Justin is prescribed Ritalin and excels in the school debating team, but soon realises that his newfound 'normality' may be stunting his true personality.

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