this be one of the most unusual coming of age drama i have see while a fascinating exploration of a teenager on the brink of discover her own sexuality . laura dern be fantastic a a 15 year old californian girl who be become aware that she be no longer a kid . she start experience all kind of emotion and when a mysterious stranger and who go by the name of arnold friend ( treat williams ) and decide to take advantage of the situation . at this point and the movie take a deliciously bizarre turn . if we be to take the last third of the story in a literal manner and the conclusion be both creepy and confusing . but i choose to see williams character a a symbol and not a a real person and so the end strike me a be reflective and very and very interesting . figuratively speak and friend seem to be a representation of dern transition from childhood to womanhood and not a real person . anyhow and it be a well craft movie and and an excellent showcase for dern skill a an actress . beautifully realize by director chopra and and highly recommend .