# Daydream Nation (2011)

> A rebellious new girl, a grieving classmate, and a reckless teacher become entangled in a volatile small-town coming-of-age drama shadowed by a serial killer.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/40184

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Michael Goldbach
- Cast: Kat Dennings, Reece Thompson, Josh Lucas, Andie MacDowell, Rachel Blanchard, Natasha Calis, Quinn Lord, Calum Worthy
- TMDB rating: 5.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1581835/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: irreverent, melancholic, volatile, late night indie film viewing, teen drama marathon

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