Lebanon, Pa. (2011)
Life Happens When You Least Expect It
Will, a charming 35-year-old Philadelphia ad man, heads to Lebanon, Pa. to bury his recently deceased father. He forms an unexpected friendship with CJ, his bright, newly pregnant 17-year-old cousin. As Will becomes interested in CJ's married teacher and CJ confronts her conflicted father, both struggle with formidable decisions about the path their lives will take. Can we vault our differences and meet in the middle? This bittersweet comic drama tenderly explores the cultural divide in America through the lives of one extended family.
- Date of release
- 2011-04-29
- TMDB
- 5.4 / 10 (11)
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
- Director
- Ben Hickernell
Casting
- Josh Hopkins — Will
- Samantha Mathis — Vicki
- Rachel Kitson — CJ
- Hunter Gallagher — Chase
Interesting facts
Lebanon, PA is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Ben Hickernell. The film tells the story of Will, a 35-year-old Philadelphian who travels to nearby Lebanon, Pennsylvania, to bury his recently deceased father. While visiting he connects with his 17-year-old cousin, CJ, who is recently pregnant. Will then meets and becomes romantically interested in CJ's teacher, who is married. After CJ has an argument with her father, she and Will face difficult decisions regarding their futures. The film explores the challenges of bridging the cultural divide in the United States through the lens of an extended family.
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