Melina Sordino (Kristen Stewart, UNDERTOW) is entering the notoriously difficult time that is the freshman year of high school. She is no average troubled youth, however, for she refuses to utter a wo...( read more  read more... )rd, ever since a party to celebrate the end of 8th grade resulted in a violent encounter for the young girl. Now, ostracized by her schoolmates, alienated from her mother (Elizabeth Perkins, BIG) and father (D.B. Sweeney, THE DARWIN AWARDS), and feeling entirely alone, she retreats into an interior world. But hope presents itself in the form of empathetic art teacher Mr. Freeman (Steve Zahn, SAHARA, DADDY DAY CARE), who accepts Melinda's silence but pushes her towards other means of self-expression. With his aid and understanding, Melinda is able to discover her voice and talent, as well as regain her joy in life. Based on the award-winning novel by Laurie Halse Anderson, this official Sundance selection offers a sensitive portrayal of a hugely important issue, and features a stunning performance by the talented Stewart.

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DVD Release Date: September 27, 2005

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  • mayshorty
    July 14, 2008
    this book was one of my favorite books so I guess I will check out this movie..
  • prettydancergirl13
    May 27, 2008
    I love the book, and now I want to see the movie. I hope it lives up to the standards of the book. I know that Kristen Stewart will be amazing!
  • JesusOnlyKnows19
    November 10, 2006
    Speaking is more then watching. {Yes}You could watch and never speak. What's on your agenda. It need's to be speaking. No im not talking about speaking in this World. For this movie speak but speaking throughgout the World for a common goal and let that goal be the only 1 thing only 1 agenda to pull people to Christ, Amen, {Amen!]
  • codyjohnson117
    August 4, 2006
    It's the true story. Happen least once a year in real life... Lovely Mind Thinking.

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