Blue Car (2002)
- Starring:
- Agnes Bruckner, David Strathairn, (more)
- Director(s):
- Karen Moncrieff
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Blue Car
The coming-of-age drama Blue Car is the directorial debut feature from actress Karen Moncrieff. Played by newcomer Agnes Bruckner, quiet high school student Meg lives in an apartment complex where she takes care of her troubled little sister, Lily (Regan Arnold), while her emotionally unavailable mom (Margaret Colin) is busy at work or school. Since her dad left, the family has been under financial strain and Lily suffers from starvation, delusions, and self mutilation. Meg maintains a calm demeanor and endures her responsibilities but unleashes her frustrations and pain through her poems, which she shares with her supportive English teacher, Mr. Auster (David Strathairn). With his encouragement, she wins a regional poetry competition and makes it to the finals in Florida. However, she is faced with repeating hardships as her sister's condition intensifies, she gets fired for stealing, and her mom kicks her out of the house. Temporarily staying with her friend Georgia (Sarah Beuhler), she meets the delinquent Pat (A.J. Buckley) and gets involved in some petty crime. Agnes eventually goes to Florida by herself, where she meets Mr. Auster's intelligent yet discontented wife, Delia (Frances Fisher), and she finds her relationship with him becoming more complicated. Blue Car premiered at the 2002 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 88 mins
Complete Cast of Blue Car
- Agnes Bruckner - Meg
- Margaret Colin - Diane
- Regan Arnold - Lily
- Sarah Beuhler - Georgia
- Wayne Armstrong - Don
- Jaime Scheingross - Girl in the Yellow Dress
- Jenn O'nofrio - Blonde Girl
- Jeff Gage - Pawn Shop Owner
- David Carroll - Department Store Manager
- Dustin Sterling - Rob
- Mike Ward - Meg's Father
- Michael Raysses - Mr. Kastran
- Greg Miller - Priest
- David Strathairn - Mr. Auster
- Frances Fisher - Delia
- A.J. Buckley - Pat
- Amy Benedict - Diner Waitress
- Julie Schuster - Bank Teller
- Aftab Pureval - Boy in Class
- Jane Mowder - Nurse
- Jacqueline Childs - Pharmacist
- Dan Buran - Cop
- Peer J. Oppenheimer - Diner Customer
- Wendy Lardin - Georgia's Mom
- Kristan Andrews - Florida Oasis Cocktail Waitress
- Director(s):
- Karen Moncrieff
- Writer(s):
- Karen Moncrieff
- Producer(s):
- Amy Sommer Gifford, Peer J. Oppenheimer, David Waters
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Sexual Situations, Watch With Your Teen, Adult Language, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Independent Films
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