Torrey Pines (2016)
Torrey Pines is a stop-motion animated feature film by director Clyde Petersen. Based on a true story, the film is a queer punk coming-of-age tale, taking place in Southern California in the early 1990's. Raised by a schizophrenic single mother, Petersen's life story unfolds in a series of baffling and hallucinated events. With a mother fueled by hallucinations of political conspiracy and family dysfunction, twelve-year-old Petersen is taken on a cross-country adventure that will forever alter the family as they know it.
Director: Clyde Petersen
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Drama
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 18, 2016
Cast
- Kimya Dawson - Pop Superstar (voice)
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
Themes
The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
based on true story, autobiography, road trip, coming of age, gender identity, mother son relationship
More Films by Director: Clyde Petersen
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Torrey Pines about?
- Torrey Pines is a stop-motion animated feature film by director Clyde Petersen. Based on a true story, the film is a queer punk coming-of-age tale, taking place in Southern California in the early 1990's. Raised by a schizophrenic single mother, Petersen's life story unfolds in a series of baffling and hallucinated events. With a mother fueled by hallucinations of political conspiracy and family dysfunction, twelve-year-old Petersen is taken on a cross-country adventure that will forever alter the family as they know it.
- Who directed Torrey Pines?
- Torrey Pines was directed by Clyde Petersen.
- Who stars in Torrey Pines?
- Torrey Pines stars Kimya Dawson.
- How long is Torrey Pines?
- Torrey Pines has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is Torrey Pines?
- Torrey Pines is a Adventure, Animation, Drama film.
- Where was Torrey Pines produced?
- Torrey Pines was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Torrey Pines?
- The themes of Torrey Pines include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.