Andrew Kavovit

A portrait of a dysfunctional 1990s suburban family, where behind closed doors, alcohol and rebellion are hidden inside the lie of perfection. 15-year-old Deena's sleazy, twisted boyfriend is believed--at first--to be the cause.

A young Iowan couple move into aunt Agatha's rent controlled apartment on Manhattan while looking for an apartment and jobs. When Agatha dies 6 weeks later, they decide to keep it a secret and stay.

Two fighting teenage girls from the opposite side of the tracks are ordered by the juvenile court to swap families and learn how the other half lives.