Porcupine Lake

Porcupine Lake

2017 · 100 min · ★ 5.2 · Drama, Romance

During a hot and hazy summertime in northern Ontario, 13-year-old Bea wants a best friend more than anything else, but when she meets boisterous Kate, she gets more than she imagined. A story of bravery, small-town summer love, and the secret world of girls.

Directed by Ingrid Veninger · Written by Ingrid Veninger

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