On the outskirts of Brooklyn, Frankie, an aimless teenager, suffocates under the oppressive glare cast by his family and a toxic group of delinquent friends. Struggling with his own identity, Frankie begins to scour hookup sites for older men.
Acting
Harris Dickinson's eyes do ALL the talking
Cinematography
Neon-drenched Coney Island as purgatory
Direction
Hittman's gaze refuses to flinch or judge
Director
Eliza Hittman
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Harris Dickinson was discovered via open casting; Eliza Hittman found him doing backflips on Instagram.
Hittman shot on 16mm film to capture that specific grain of Brooklyn summer sweat and desperation.
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