Uncertain Terms

Uncertain Terms

2014 · 74 min · ★ 6.2 · Drama

Needing a sudden escape from the city, Robbie leaves Brooklyn to stay in the Hudson Valley with his aunt, who runs a home for pregnant teens. As the only man in the house, Robbie captures the attention of many of the girls, and when he strikes up a friendship with Nina, who is dealing with her own relationship troubles, tensions run high in the house.

Directed by Nathan Silver · Written by Chloe Domont

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