Taking prizes at both Cannes and SXSW, The Myth of the American Sleepover is a coming of age tale that feels both fresh and familiar.

David Robert Mitchell directs a young cast of Jade Ramsey, Amy Seimetz, Nikita Ramsey, Amanda Bauer, Jean Louise O’Sullivan, and Claire Sloma in a film that essentially looks like every modern indie filmmaker trying to do their best John Hughes impression (and somehow making it work).

Look below and decide for yourself:

THE PLOTAn official selection of Cannes Critics Week and winner of the Special Jury Prize at SXSW, THE MYTH OF THE AMERICAN SLEEPOVER is a youthful and tender coming-of-age drama from first-time writer/director David Robert Mitchell. In the tradition of free-wheeling tributes to adolescence like DAZED & CONFUSED, the film follows four young people (a cast of brilliant young newcomers in their feature film debuts) on the last night of summer – their final night of freedom before the new school year starts. The teenagers cross paths as they explore the suburban wonderland they inhabit in search of love and adventure – chasing first kisses, elusive crushes, popularity and parties – and discover the quiet moments that will later resonate as the best in their youth.

We could not find a release date for this gem, but it should hit major cities at some point this Fall.

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