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Summer of Mesa

Summer of Mesa

I don't wanna be your "friend"

NR 2020 · 76 min · ★ 6.5 · Drama, Romance

Summering on Cape Cod in 1985, precocious young Lily befriends an enigmatic girl her age named Mesa. Through their shared time biking the quaint land and exploring the depths of their true selves, they unearth powerful feelings for each other.

Directed by Josh Cox · Written by Josh Cox

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Summer of Mesa

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