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An unexpected crush turns a camping trip into a weekend of self-discovery in this heart-warming coming-of-age story. Jamie is the kind of 14-year-old who reads Mastering the Art of French Cooking and makes sure to pack a first aid kit. But heβs excited for a weekend in the woods with his brother and beloved cousin Allie, until Allie ruins everything by bringing her new boyfriend Dan along. At first annoyed by this interloper, Jamie slowly realizes Dan might actually be an okay guy. He can pitch a tent and build a fire, skills Jamie has only read about. Heβs open to Jamieβs recommendation (and portable spice collection) to take hamburgers to the next level, and they make a great board game team. So maybe Danβs not all bad. In fact, maybe Dan is amazing.
Writer/director Corey Shermanβs script captures the excitement and awkwardness of Jamieβs infatuation and confusion. Co-starring Emily Deschanel (Bones), Taj Cross (PEN15), and Dora Madison (Friday Night Lights), this endlessly charming film is always on Jamieβs side, and with Isaac Krasnerβs incredible breakthrough performance, so is the audience.