Release Date: Jan 1, 2001 Wide
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A teenage girl confronts the crises of growing up -- some typical, some unusual -- in this drama. Josie (Pia Miranda) is the 17-year-old daughter of Christina Alibrandi (Greta Scacchi), a single mother and member of a large extended family of Sicilian immigrants living in Sydney, Australia. While Josie loves her mother, she's grown weary of her strict family, especially her grandmother Nonna Katia (Elena Cotta). The fact that her relatives still have issues with Christina raising her child out
Jan 1, 2001 Wide
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"a remarkably fresh, energetic celebration of youth and culture."
It may be a little film, but it speaks from the heart.
Terrific comedy of an Italian-Australian schoolgirl's life with her relationships and fantasties that reminds me from my favourite US TV series' Ally McBeal. Pia Miranda does an excellent performance in this Aussie cult film.
July 8, 2007
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I don't even know what to say about this movie. It just made me feel...so much. & I could really relate. Incredible film. + love the accent! ;)
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