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Palindromes
Genres
ComedyDrama
Overview
Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$809686
Runtime
100 min
Release Date
2005-03-09
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
165
Vote Average
6.179
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
Ellen Barkin
Joyce Victor
Stephen Adly Guirgis
Joe / Earl / Bob
Sharon Wilkins
'Mama Sunshine' Aviva
Richard Masur
Steve Victor
Emani Sledge
'Dawn' Aviva
Jennifer Jason Leigh
'Mark' Aviva
John Gemberling
Second Judah
Debra Monk
Mama Sunshine
Valerie Shusterov
'Judah' Aviva
Will Denton
'Huckleberry' Aviva
Alexander Brickel
Peter Paul
Shayna Levine
'Bob' Aviva
Hannah Freiman
'Henry' Aviva
Matthew Faber
Mark Wiener
Angela Pietropinto
Mrs. Wiener
Bill Buell
Mr. Wiener
Rachel Corr
'Henrietta' Aviva
Andrea Demosthenes
Gwyneth's Mom
Maggie Moore
Christian Narrator (voice)
Tyler Maynard
Jiminy
Richard Riehle
Dr. Dan
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