Hellbent on Boogie

Alan returns to his small Floridian hometown to find his sister Quinn all grown up. But when he discovers that their overbearing mother is sheltering Quinn because of her autism, he hatches a plan for them to run away together so that Quinn can pursue her dream of becoming a professional dancer.

Cast

Shiloh Fernandez

as Alan

Alyx Ruibal

as Quinn

John Farley

as Pastor Elswit

Emily Tremaine

as Rachael

Sugey Cruz

as Christine

Debi Kalman

as Debra

Doreen Llerena

as Simona

Ryan Ramirez

as Ryan

Gregory Thomas

as Donnie

Reviews

The Fixate & Binge Podcast, w/ Joe Curdy

There is an earnestness in writer and director Vito Trupiano's **HELLBENT ON BOOGIE** that will remind you at times of **LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE** and **WHAT'S EATING GILBERT GRAPE**. At its center, is a broken family, torn apart by failure, and despair. The not-so-prodigal return of wayward son, Al...

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