

Drama
Overview
18-year-old Angelina shuffles between school, a dead-end job, her exploitative boyfriend, and home, where her life consists of cleaning up after her alcoholic mother and protecting her younger sister from their menacing stepfather. After arranging an escape to San Francisco with her best friend Andrew, she soon finds herself dating a coke-addicted attorney and becoming immersed in the local porn industry, mentored by lesbian director Margaret, who has more than just a professional interest in Angelina's talents.
Top Cast


Ashley Hinshaw
Ashley Hinshaw
Angelina
Ashley Hinshaw
Angelina


Lili Taylor
Lili Taylor
Phyllis
Lili Taylor
Phyllis


Dev Patel
Dev Patel
Andrew
Dev Patel
Andrew


Diane Farr
Diane Farr
Jillian
Diane Farr
Jillian


Jonny Weston
Jonny Weston
Bobby
Jonny Weston
Bobby


James Franco
James Franco
Francis
James Franco
Francis


Heather Graham
Heather Graham
Margaret
Heather Graham
Margaret


Maya Raines
Maya Raines
Jojo
Maya Raines
Jojo


Vincent Palo
Vincent Palo
Paco
Vincent Palo
Paco


Elana Krausz
Elana Krausz
Lana
Elana Krausz
Lana
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