The Backseat

A quirky, good-natured teen comedy that finds humor in awkward bodily troubles and punk rock dreams, with a sweet romantic streak.

Directed by

Ryan O'Leary

Starring

Chris Bellant, Allyson Reilly, Craig Kelly

Tagline

A feature length coming of age story about high school love, punk rock, and hemorrhoids.

Overview

High school social outcasts Roy Offerman and Larry DiMarco struggle to find a drummer for their new punk rock band, Witness My Jehovah. As Roy will learn, sometimes finding the answer to one problem only brings about a host of others. Immediately after finding a drummer, Roy is plagued by a raging case of hemorrhoids. This causes his parents to be confused about his sexuality, and starts up all sorts of new rumors at school. In the most unexpected place, Roy meets his dream girl Samantha. As Roy and Sam's relationship develops, Witness My Jehovah lands their first big gig at a local music venue. When things don't go as planned, Roy is faced with some of the biggest decisions he'll ever have to make.

How it feels

Light, whimsical, earnest and satirical. Measured and easy to follow.

About

Coming-of-age, identity, friendship, love

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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