Directed and written by Manuel Lagos Jr., this is the story of Buddy (Joshua Michael Payne) and Catherine (Evangeline Wurst), who have their 4th of July holiday interrupted by Catherine’s estranged childhood friend Juliet (Erica Boozer).

This might not be for everyone — well, if you like mumblecore you’ll dig it — as it’s a hangout film about three people trying to figure out how everything and everyone fits. The leads are all really talented and come off as really authentic, which helps keep you invested.

This is the first full-length film that Lagos has made and it’s definitely worth a watch. Well-shot, great angles and just a lived-in vibe that I totally enjoyed.

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