Life Begins at 17

teenager universe presented in realistic manner. love as axis of fight between expectations, family and need of attention of a young girl. and the atmosphere of "50's as perfect scene for a drama who has its tension and beauty and sparkles of dialogue. one of tries to understand a not comfortable age, it has the sin to ignore the adults. theirs reactions are not credible and that impose to Luana Anders to save entire story. Mark Damon does a decent role because the good - almost noble -intentions of his character are source of confusion for viewer. but the rules are the rules and Life Begins at 17 is far to be Rebel without cause. so, a nice film. and that could be enough because the flavor of period has the gift to save each delicate situation.