Fourteen

Fourteen

2019 · 94 min · ★ 5.9 · Drama

Twentysomething Brooklynites Mara and Jo have been close friends since middle school. Gradually, it becomes apparent that the increasingly unstable Jo has troubles that may be the result of substance abuse, or an even deeper problem. Over the course of a decade, the more stable Mara tries to help.

Directed by Dan Sallitt · Written by Dan Sallitt

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