Palindromes

Aviva is thirteen, awkward and sensitive. Her mother Joyce is warm and loving, as is her father, Steve, a regular guy who does have a fierce temper from time to time. The film revolves around her family, friends and neighbors.

Cast

Ellen Barkin

as Joyce Victor

Stephen Adly Guirgis

as Joe / Earl / Bob

Sharon Wilkins

as 'Mama Sunshine' Aviva

Richard Masur

as Steve Victor

Emani Sledge

as 'Dawn' Aviva

Jennifer Jason Leigh

as 'Mark' Aviva

John Gemberling

as Second Judah

Debra Monk

as Mama Sunshine

Valerie Shusterov

as 'Judah' Aviva

Will Denton

as 'Huckleberry' Aviva

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