Appropriate Behavior

Appropriate Behavior

Being without a cliché to hold onto can be a lonely experience.

2015 · 90 min · ★ 6.3 · Comedy, Drama, Romance

Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities.

Directed by Desiree Akhavan · Written by Desiree Akhavan

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