this film attempt admirably to show the pain of adolescence and especially in a poor family . unfortunately it lack the quality of act and direction to give it real impact . we be distract by the fact that some of the character at least do not seem real and the actor often do not seem to be on the same page . this viewer make the mistake of take at face value a reviewer rating of four star a reviewer i do not even know . and then be disappoint . my own fault . perhaps if i have enter the room with different expectation and or be give the realization that this movie be truly a first time effort or compromise somewhat by low budget i would have be able to be more charitable and possibly derive more enjoyment from it . but alas the unknown reviewer give it a glow rating . too bad .