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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
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2005
Runtime1h 40m
LanguageHebrew
CertificationNR
GenresComedy, Drama
Votes176
DirectorTodd Solondz
WritersTodd Solondz
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.2 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsPalindromes
About 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.
Directed by Todd Solondz, Palindromes leans on a strong ensemble — Ellen Barkin, Stephen Adly Guirgis, Sharon Wilkins — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about comedy titles of 2005.
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