The Young Girl and the Monsoon (1999)
Directed by James Ryan
Genres - Comedy, Romance |
Sub-Genres - Family Drama, Romantic Comedy |
Release Date - May 4, 2001 (USA - Limited) |
Run Time - 90 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - NR
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Synopsis by Jonathan Crow
Actor and author of the well-regarded book Screenwriting from the Heart, James Ryan makes his directorial debut with this character-driven romantic comedy. The film focuses on respected photojournalist and divorced father Hank (Terry Kinney), who has a proclivity toward covering remote and dangerous trouble spots, much to the irritation of his 13-year-old daughter Constance (Ellen Muth). At the same time, something seems to be gnawing at Hank. On the homefront, he is reluctant to commit to his beautiful 26-year-old girlfriend Erin (Mili Avital), while at work, he is equally hesitant to campaign for a prestigious Humanitas award for his photographs. Things come to a head when Constance comes to live with Hank while her mother goes on a three-month long honeymoon. This film was screened at the 2000 L.A. Independent Film Festival.