Nikita Adams, Tisha Adey, Christian Byers

A coming-of-age story about a 13-year-old girl trying to fit into both a posh private school and an ordinary public school.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 43 min.

Directed by: Cathy Randall

Release Date: March 20, 2008

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DVD Release Date: April 12, 2005

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  • May 3, 2008
    Yet another film that I knew almost nothing about when walking into the cinema to see this. I had only taken a quick glance at the synopsis at the cinema.. so basically, upon seeing this you don't have to know much about it to enjoy the film. So yes, I was pleasantly surprised wh...( read more)en walking out from seeing this, it truly was an astonishing film that came through with many different emotions.

    Esther Blueburger is a 13-year old student, who attends a private school. She doesn't have much luck making friends, well.. no luck at all really. That's only up until she meets a public school student, Sunni. Despite their differences they begin to get along with each other, and form a unique friendship. From there the story unfolds and we witness Esther going through many challenges at that time in her life. It's a very emotional movie, towards the end it becomes very sad, but there are some lighter sides to the movie as well.

    There were some very talented young actors in this, including Keisha Castle-Hughes and Danielle Catanzariti. They were simply amazing. The rest of the cast were average, but Toni Collette gave a great performance.

    A movie that should keep you entertained and satisfied. If you do get the chance, you should really see this.
  • June 6, 2009
    Awww, this was great! I can't sing its praises enough. Wonderful, touching, sweet, interesting, truthful, raw, honest, painful at times...wow. Australia can be proud of this film. Unforgettable.
  • April 30, 2009
    Better than what I was expecting, not a movie I wanted to see at all but turned out to be possibly my favorite of movies I seen in 2009.
  • March 23, 2009
    Slow to get into, and not overy realistic, but it is quite a sweet film. If you're looking for a more realistic bullied teen film, I would recommend Welcome to the Dollhouse. I just didn't buy that the "cool" girl would find this kid amusing and take her under her wing as she d...( read more)oes.
  • March 2, 2009
    Esther Blueburger, played by brilliantly newcomer Danielle Catanzariti, is a funny Aussie character I've seen since Josie Alibrandi in Looking for Alibrandi. Keisha Castle-Hughes does a good supporting performance as Esther's new rebellious friend, I was awake she has grow...( read more)n as a teenage since 2002's Whale Rider.
  • November 22, 2008
    This movie was wonderfully written and outstandingly performed. It was witty and warm and most of all unique. This is not your average teen flick and is on of the best australian films ive seen in years. do yourself a favour and check this one out!
  • October 19, 2008
    This movie is soooooooo good especially cose it has Christian byers in it he is sooooooo HOT!!!!!!!!!!!!
  • September 27, 2008
    this one was ok for what it was.
  • September 27, 2008
    I enjoyed it, but it was a bit all over the place for me, not a very stable storyline in my opinion
  • September 18, 2008
    Decent movie, i was expecting a bit more, but i still enjoyed it. Quirky and sweet.

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