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Freshman high-school student Melinda has refused to speak ever since she called the cops on a popular summer party. With her old friends snubbing her for being a rat, and her parents too busy to notice her troubles, she folds into herself, trying to hide her secret: that star senior Andy raped her at the party. But Melinda does manage to find solace in her art class headed by Mr. Freeman.
Critics Sentiment
Melinda overpowers Andy with turpentine and glass shard
Heather leaves Melinda for social advancement opportunities
The film rises from Heather's abandonment (6.2) to the powerful climactic confrontation (8.7) as Melinda transforms from victim to survivor.
The film opens strongly with its iconic sewn lips imagery before settling into a steady exploration of trauma and recovery. While some middle sections suffer from TV movie conventions and stereotypical characters, the overall arc builds effectively toward a cathartic and empowering climax that reviewers found deeply satisfying.
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Kristen Stewart
Melinda Sordino
Elizabeth Perkins
Joyce Sordino
Steve Zahn
Mr. Freeman
Michael Angarano
Dave Petrakis
D. B. Sweeney
Jack Sordino
Hallee Hirsh
Rachel Bruin
Robert John Burke
Mr. Neck
Allison Siko
Heather
Eric Lively
Andy Evans
Richard Hagerman
School Bus Driver
Remy Brommer
Yearbook Photographer
Grace Ameter
Emily
Tyanna Rolley
Nicole
Leslie Lyles
Hairwoman
Kimberly Kish
Ms. Keen
Megan Pillar
Ivy
Jamie Lee White
Social Studies Student
Christina Hardebeck
Meg
Caitlyn Folley
Girl at Pep Rally
Tony Roseboro
Principal
Crew
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