What Lies West
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What Lies West
Director: Jessica Ellis . Run time: 83 minutes Release Date: 05-11-2021 | SRP: $19.99 | CAT#: PRDVD4881 | UPC: 672975894498
Genres: Drama
Short Synopsis: When a new college graduate takes a job babysitting a sheltered teen, the two must overcome a wide personality gap to take on a summer hiking adventure that could change both of their lives. |
Long Synopsis:
Stuck without a job after graduating from college, aspiring actress NICOLETTE takes a job babysitting CHLOE, the teen daughter of an anxious single mother who won't allow her to stay home alone. Bubbly Nicolette and defensive, sheltered Chloe couldn't be more different, but they find common ground over the desire for a summer adventure that could help both their dreams come true. When Chloe suggests a daring cross-state hike that could launch Nicolette into viral superstardom, the two must overcome their wide personality gap and see if their outdoor skills can live up to their thirst for a real adventure.
Stuck without a job after graduating from college, aspiring actress NICOLETTE takes a job babysitting CHLOE, the teen daughter of an anxious single mother who won't allow her to stay home alone. Bubbly Nicolette and defensive, sheltered Chloe couldn't be more different, but they find common ground over the desire for a summer adventure that could help both their dreams come true. When Chloe suggests a daring cross-state hike that could launch Nicolette into viral superstardom, the two must overcome their wide personality gap and see if their outdoor skills can live up to their thirst for a real adventure.
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Opening Night Selection – Coven Film Festival
"'What Lies West' is a heartfelt exploration of friendships and their importance as two young women look ahead in life, leaning on one another to grow and learn"
- Reel Honest Reviews
"A sweet coming-of-age story that is anchored by its strong lead performances"
- AIPT
"Writer-director Jessica Ellis' debut is a winner, digging into things that have to be said and done, and holding one's ground as a skill that must be learned in order to grow"
- What She Said
"Ellis' greatest success with the film is her ability to challenge the conclusions of the coming of age genre"
- Ian Thomas Malone
"A sweet and engaging dual coming of age film"
- Easy Reader (California)
"'What Lies West' is a heartfelt exploration of friendships and their importance as two young women look ahead in life, leaning on one another to grow and learn"
- Reel Honest Reviews
"A sweet coming-of-age story that is anchored by its strong lead performances"
- AIPT
"Writer-director Jessica Ellis' debut is a winner, digging into things that have to be said and done, and holding one's ground as a skill that must be learned in order to grow"
- What She Said
"Ellis' greatest success with the film is her ability to challenge the conclusions of the coming of age genre"
- Ian Thomas Malone
"A sweet and engaging dual coming of age film"
- Easy Reader (California)
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