The read
Every source lands within 5 points of the others.
Synopsis
In a sleepy little mill town in North Carolina, Paul is the town Romeo. But when his best friend's sister returns home from boarding school, he finds himself falling for her innocent charm. In spite of her lack of experience and the violent protests of her brother, the two find themselves in a sweet, dreamy and all-consuming love.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic71/100
114 audience votes
Key crew
- David Gordon GreenWriter
- David Gordon GreenDirector
- David WingoOriginal Music Composer
- Michael LinnenOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Paul SchneiderPaul
- Zooey DeschanelNoel
- Shea WhighamTip
- Danny McBrideBust-Ass (as Danny R. McBride)
- Maurice CompteBo
- Heather McCombMary-Margaret
- Benjamin MoutonUncle Leland
- John KirklandJustin
- James Marshall CaseJudge Harvey
- Patricia ClarksonElvira
- Maya Ling PruittFeng-Shui
- Eddie RouseDancing Orderly
Stills
Themes
virginsmall townsouthern usaclownnorth carolinawomanizerbest friend