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Palindromes

Palindromes

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Palindromes

2005

1h 40m

6.2(175 votes)

Comedy

Drama

Overview

Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Ellen Barkin

Ellen Barkin

Joyce Victor

Stephen Adly Guirgis

Stephen Adly Guirgis

Joe / Earl / Bob

Sharon Wilkins

Sharon Wilkins

'Mama Sunshine' Aviva

Richard Masur

Richard Masur

Steve Victor

Emani Sledge

'Dawn' Aviva

Jennifer Jason Leigh

Jennifer Jason Leigh

'Mark' Aviva

John Gemberling

John Gemberling

Second Judah

Debra Monk

Debra Monk

Mama Sunshine

Valerie Shusterov

'Judah' Aviva

Will Denton

Will Denton

'Huckleberry' Aviva

Creative team

Directed by: Todd Solondz
Written by: Todd Solondz
Produced by: Mike S. Ryan
Derrick Tseng

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