The fantastical tale of a little girl who won't - or can't - follow the rules. Confounded by her clashes with the rule-obsessed world around her, Phoebe seeks enlightenment from her unconventional drama teacher, even as her brilliant but anguished mother looks to Phoebe herself for inspiration.
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Elle Fanning
Phoebe Lichten
Felicity Huffman
Hillary Lichten
Patricia Clarkson
Miss Dodger
Bill Pullman
Peter Lichten
Campbell Scott
Principal Davis
Ian Colletti
Jamie
Bailee Madison
Olivia Lichten
Madhur Jaffrey
Miss Reiter
Mackenzie Milone
Sally
Austin Williams
Tommy
Director
Daniel Barnz
Tagline
"Dare to dream your life."
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Revenue
$73
Production
Silverwood Films, Lifetime Pictures, Voltage Pictures
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