Lebanon, PA (2010)

Original title

Lebanon, Pa.

Directed by

Ben Hickernell

Genre

drama film

Country

United States

Runtime

1h 40m

Rated

PG-13

Rating

5.4 of 10 from 11 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A man returns to his hometown to bury his father and reconnects with his pregnant teenage cousin. He also starts a romance with her married teacher, leading everyone to make tough choices about their futures.

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What happens

Lebanon, PA is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Ben Hickernell. The film tells the story of Will, a 35-year-old Philadelphian who travels to nearby Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to bury his recently deceased father. While visiting he connects with his 17-year-old cousin, CJ, who is recently pregnant. Will then meets and becomes romantically interested in CJ's teacher, who is married. After CJ has an argument with her father, she and Will face difficult decisions regarding their futures. The film explores the challenges of bridging the cultural divide in the United States through the lens of an extended family. Matt Pond and Chris Hansen of the band Matt Pond PA composed the score for the film. The film premiered at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival, and had a limited release in the United States on April 29, 2011. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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