Banana Split

Banana Split

A film about platonic female friendship, period.

R 2018 · 88 min · ★ 6.6 · Comedy

After a messy breakup with her high school boyfriend, April strikes up an unexpected platonic friendship with his new girlfriend, Clara.

Directed by Benjamin Kasulke · Written by Joey Power

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