‘Water Lilies’ and the Journey of Identity - Movie Review
A gentle coming of age story, Water Lilies takes its time in exploring what it’s like to be a young girl trying to make sense of her sexuality in a heteronormative world.
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Best friends Daya and Arlo spend a day together and navigate their friendship as Arlo prepares to move; riding bikes, sneaking cigarettes and trespassing.
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Best friends Daya and Arlo spend a day together and navigate their friendship as Arlo prepares to move; riding bikes, sneaking cigarettes and trespassing.
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Genre:Drama
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Runtime:9 minutes
Studio:Paper Flower Films
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