Egghead & Twinkie

Egghead & Twinkie

The road ahead isn't always straight.

2023 · 87 min · ★ 7.3 · Comedy

After awkwardly coming out to her conservative parents, an Asian-American teenage girl takes off on a road trip to meet her online crush with the help of her nerdy best friend. Bursting with colorful animation and kinetic comic book flourishes, EGGHEAD & TWINKIE is a heartwarmingly sincere directorial debut about embracing your identity and the ups and downs of best friendship.

Directed by Sarah Kambe Holland · Written by Sarah Kambe Holland

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