2005

1h 40m

6.2(164 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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Cast & Crew

21 members

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Ellen Barkin

Joyce Victor

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Stephen Adly Guirgis

Joe / Earl / Bob

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Sharon Wilkins

'Mama Sunshine' Aviva

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Richard Masur

Steve Victor

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Emani Sledge

'Dawn' Aviva

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Jennifer Jason Leigh

'Mark' Aviva

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John Gemberling

Second Judah

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Debra Monk

Mama Sunshine

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Valerie Shusterov

'Judah' Aviva

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Will Denton

'Huckleberry' Aviva

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Alexander Brickel

Peter Paul

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Shayna Levine

'Bob' Aviva

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Hannah Freiman

'Henry' Aviva

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Matthew Faber

Mark Wiener

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Angela Pietropinto

Mrs. Wiener

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Bill Buell

Mr. Wiener

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Rachel Corr

'Henrietta' Aviva

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Andrea Demosthenes

Gwyneth's Mom

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Maggie Moore

Christian Narrator (voice)

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Tyler Maynard

Jiminy

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Richard Riehle

Dr. Dan

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