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IMDb rating 6.6
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Critic rating 8

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Critic Tara Mcnamara
rated 8

...director Inon Shampanier pulls off a tonally tricky drama that reeks of lived experience.

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Cast & Crew

Inon Shampanier
Director
Lili Taylor
As Dawn
David Rasche
As Bill Hoffman
Max Casella
As Gary
Tom Papa
As Howard
Ash Christian
As Waiter

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"Paper Spiders" is a poignant drama that explores the complexities of mental illness and its impact on family relationships. The film follows Melanie, a high school student, who is torn between her desire for a normal life and her responsibility to care for her mother, Dawn, who is struggling with paranoid delusions. As Melanie tries to help her mother, she must navigate her own relationships with her friends and romantic interests, all while facing the harsh realities of her mother's condition. The film is a powerful portrayal of love, compassion, and resilience, highlighting the difficulties of coming of age in the shadow of mental illness.

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