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Cast & Crew

Alan Ball
Director
Toni Collette
As Melina Hines
Maria Bello
As Gail Monahan
Chris Messina
As Barry
Aaron Eckhart
As Mr. Vuoso
Carrie Preston
As Evelyn Vuoso
Lynn Collins
As Thena Panos
Matt Letscher
As Gil Hines

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In the midst of the Gulf War, 13-year-old Jasira is sent to live with her strict, old-fashioned Lebanese father in suburban Houston. As she navigates her sexual awakening, she finds herself torn between her desire for independence and her father's suffocating rules. When she's sexually assaulted by a neighbor and then manipulated into a relationship with another man, Jasira must decide whether to take control of her life or risk succumbing to the oppressive forces around her. With a cast of complex and nuanced characters, Towelhead offers a powerful and thought-provoking exploration of identity, sexuality, and family dynamics.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Towelhead include 3096 Days, The Help, Thirteen, Seven Pounds, My Sister's Keeper, The Social Network.

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Towelhead was released in theaters on September 24, 2008.