Be Somebody

Be Somebody

Dare to dream

PG 2016 · 88 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Comedy, Romance

Pop superstar Jordan Jaye has a big dream he just wants to live like a regular teenager. When he's chased down by some excited female fans, he finds a perfect hideout and a reluctant new friend from a small town, high-school art student, Emily Lowe. Despite being from different worlds, they soon discover they have way more in common than they ever imagined. Over the course of several days, the two embark on an unexpected journey of friendship, first love and self-discovery -- proving that maybe opposites really do attract.

Directed by Joshua Caldwell · Written by Lamar Damon

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