Five Feet High and Rising

Five Feet High and Rising

2000 · 29 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama

Victor, a twelve year-old boy growing up on New York City's Lower East Side experiences what growing up is all about.

Directed by Peter Sollett · Written by Peter Sollett

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