The Tribes of Palos Verdes
Life comes in waves.
A melancholic coming-of-age drama about a young woman using surfing as an escape from family dysfunction and personal turmoil in an ostensibly idyllic California setting.
When the situation at her idyllic Palos Verdes home turns volatile, young Medina attempts to surf her way to happiness.
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Closest match
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Same mood
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Go darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Hidden gem
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
