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When her son dropped out, she dropped in.

5.7

1h 33m

2014

“When her son dropped out, she dropped in.”

Synopsis

Overbearing mom, Jackie, travels cross-country to be with her son, Angelo, after he drops out of college to become a surfer. She meets a surf instructor who convinces her to try to accept her son's wishes and allow him to follow his dreams.

Director

Helen Hunt

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DramaComedyRomance

new york citysurfingsurferchauffeurlos angeles, californiawriterbook editorwoman directormother son relationshipcodependencysurfing lessons

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Cast & Crew

Helen Hunt

Helen Hunt

as Jackie

Brenton Thwaites

Brenton Thwaites

as Angelo

Luke Wilson

Luke Wilson

as Ian

David Zayas

David Zayas

as Ramon

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

Elizabeth Jayne Stillwell

as Blanche

Robert Knepper

Robert Knepper

as Peter

Leonor Varela

Leonor Varela

as Danielle

Callum Keith Rennie

Callum Keith Rennie

as Tim

Julie Dretzin

Julie Dretzin

as Joanna

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