MIDWESTERN PASADENA

Winter Break

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MIDWESTERN PASADENA follows Maisie Andrews who is home from college on her "winter break". As she gets settled in, she bumps into her neighbor, Angus, as they reconnect. Maisie finds out that Angus is taking a gap year to save up and travel. Throughout the story, Maisie and Angus share moments of reflection and reminisce about their shared past and discussing their dreams and aspirations. Maisie also struggles with the her feelings of uncertainty of the future. It is when Angus and Maisie are in their High School's parking lot when Maisie admits to Angus that she is not really on break and has dropped out, expressing to him that she feels unfulfilled and disconnected from living in the city. She even questions her major. Angus offers support and encourages Maisie to take her time and explore different paths until she finds what feels right.

Director: Carmen Chavez
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 10 min

Cast

Music: Tammer Ali
Budget: $20
Original Language: en

Themes

Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming of age, midwest, winter break, college dropout, empathetic

More Films by Director: Carmen Chavez
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MIDWESTERN PASADENA about?
MIDWESTERN PASADENA follows Maisie Andrews who is home from college on her "winter break". As she gets settled in, she bumps into her neighbor, Angus, as they reconnect. Maisie finds out that Angus is taking a gap year to save up and travel. Throughout the story, Maisie and Angus share moments of reflection and reminisce about their shared past and discussing their dreams and aspirations. Maisie also struggles with the her feelings of uncertainty of the future. It is when Angus and Maisie are in their High School's parking lot when Maisie admits to Angus that she is not really on break and has dropped out, expressing to him that she feels unfulfilled and disconnected from living in the city. She even questions her major. Angus offers support and encourages Maisie to take her time and explore different paths until she finds what feels right.
Who directed MIDWESTERN PASADENA?
MIDWESTERN PASADENA was directed by Carmen Chavez.
Who stars in MIDWESTERN PASADENA?
MIDWESTERN PASADENA stars Ethan Rudman, Ellie Rush.
How long is MIDWESTERN PASADENA?
MIDWESTERN PASADENA has a runtime of 10m (10 minutes).
What genre is MIDWESTERN PASADENA?
MIDWESTERN PASADENA is a Drama film.
What is the budget of MIDWESTERN PASADENA?
MIDWESTERN PASADENA had a budget of $20.
What are the themes of MIDWESTERN PASADENA?
The themes of MIDWESTERN PASADENA include: Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.