Rumspringa
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30-Mar-2021
Two Amish teens embark on a rite of passage as they discuss sex, self-discovery, and the taste of cigarettes.”Rumspringa,” directed by Kristina Arjona, takes place entirely in the back of a box truck and finds Amity and Fanny experimenting with new language and behaviors that contrast their Amish upbringing. Written and performed by Hannah Alline and Sailor Larocque, the film is carried by its oddball performances and giddy non sequiturs. -KA. Directed by Kristina Arjona. Producer, Writer, Actor: Hannah Alline. Producer, Writer, Actor: Sailor Larocque. Producer: Jono Mitchell. Director of Photography: Jaime Randel. Editor: Jonathon Pawlowski.
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