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Key Features:
Coming-of-age, Ensemble cast, High school, Friendship, Social dynamics, Urban setting, Graduation, Diversity, Youth culture, Social commentary, Class differences
Tone:
earnest, humorous, dramatic
Target Audience:
Teen drama viewers, Coming-of-age story appreciators, Ensemble cast enthusiasts, Urban film viewers
Emotional Arc:
Excitement → Reflection

The We and the I

2012-09-12
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The We and the I is the heartfelt and comical story of the final bus ride home for a group of young high school students and graduates.

Genres
Drama
Cast
Michael Brodie, Laidychen Carrasco, Raymond Delgado, Jonathan Ortiz, Jonathan Worrell, Alex Barrios, Meghan Murphy, Chenkon II Carrasco, Jacobchen Carrasco, Konchen Carrasco
Crew
Michel Gondry, Michel Gondry, Jeffrey Grimshaw, Paul Proch
Rating
5.464(70 votes)
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