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Grove

2020 · 6 min

A quiet, observational slice of youth that lingers on small gestures and the ache of wanting to belong.

Directed by
Paul Shkordoff
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jacob Lepp
Overview
On the cusp of adulthood, a young boy seeks refuge in the company of an older group of skaters.

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Directed by
Paul Shkordoff
Genres
Drama
Starring
Jacob Lepp
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Tone
    Pacing
    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • coming-of-age
    • identity
    • isolation
    Places
    None
    Era
    contemporary
    Audience
    teen
    Form
    None
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex none
    All scales, 0 to 10
    Scales, 0 to 10
    ScaleValue0 to 10
    Action2
    Horror0
    Humour2
    Realism8
    Romance0
    Tension3
    Darkness3
    Complexity3
    Emotional weight4

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    Details

    Genres
    drama
    Directed by
    Paul Shkordoff
    Written by
    Paul Shkordoff
    Starring
    Jacob Lepp
    Runtime
    6 min
    Country
    United States of America
    Languages
    English

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