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: While the film avoids gratuitous nudity, it contains deeply uncomfortable and graphic scenes of sexual exploitation and grooming.

: Lea's vulnerability stems from a disconnected home life and a mundane, aimless summer in Southern California. Palm.Trees.and.Power.Lines.2022.1080p.AMZN.WEB-...

: The director won the U.S. Dramatic Competition Directing Award at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival. : While the film avoids gratuitous nudity, it

: Shot on Panavision Ultra Speed MKII Lenses with a digital intermediate master format to capture the sun-drenched yet bleak California aesthetic. Dramatic Competition Directing Award at the 2022 Sundance

The film is a coming-of-age drama that centers on a 17-year-old girl named Lea (Lily McInerny) who falls into an exploitative relationship with a man twice her age. The title refers to the stark, suburban California landscape, symbolizing the coexistence of beauty and a harsh, dangerous reality. Core Themes & Plot

: Rated "Severe" for frightening and intense scenes, specifically the psychological manipulation and the eventual "gut-punch" realization of Lea's situation. Critical Reception & Performance

: Features frequent use of alcohol and drugs by teenagers.