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Nobody ever spells out how to grow up.

2020•1h 31m•

★3.2(5 ratings)

DramaComedy

Overview

The story of Monica Chowdry, a National Spelling Bee champ…from 15 years ago. Life hasn’t quite panned out as expected for Monica since her big win. When her estranged older brother returns home to help care for their sick mother, the siblings must find a way to reconcile.

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Main Cast

Sujata Day

Sujata Day

Monica Chowdry

Ritesh Rajan

Ritesh Rajan

Sonny

Anna Khaja

Anna Khaja

Jaya

Jake Choi

Jake Choi

Richie

Lalaine

Lalaine

Krista

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

LeVar Burton

Kunal Dudheker

Kunal Dudheker

Rahul

Sunkrish Bala

Sunkrish Bala

Baba

Esha Chundru

Esha Chundru

Young Monica

Meera Simhan

Meera Simhan

Mrs. Gandhi

Sonal Shah

Sonal Shah

Dr. Ali

Tim Chiou

Tim Chiou

Dr. Chiou

Full Crew

Direction

Director: Sujata Day
First Assistant Director: Ricardo Herrera
Second Assistant Director: Bryce Feeser

Writing

Writer: Sujata Day

Production

Executive Producer: Dan Evans III
Executive Producer: Rey Cuerdo
Producer: Sujata Day
Producer: Cameron Fife
Executive Producer: Ahmad Cory Jubran
Executive Producer: Hiren C. Surti

Music & Sound

Original Music Composer: Amanda Jones

Cinematography

Director of Photography: Brooks Ludwick

Editing

Editor: Niles Howard
Editor: Emilie Aubry

Art Direction

Art Direction: Raquel Bouvy
Production Design: Kaitlin McHugh

Costume & Make-Up

Costume Design: Rachel Vallozzi
Hairstylist: Bunny Giuliani
Makeup Department Head: Vyvy Tran

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Did You Know?

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The film's tagline is: "Nobody ever spells out how to grow up."

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The runtime is 91 minutes (1h 31m).

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The film was directed by Sujata Day.

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The screenplay was written by Sujata Day.

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The score was composed by Amanda Jones.

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Cinematography was handled by Brooks Ludwick.

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This title is listed on IMDb as tt10395748.

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Rating

3.2/10

Poor

5 votes

Movie Information

Original Title:

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Status:

Released

Age Rating:

15

Language:

English