Surprisingly heartfelt with many moments that gave me something to think about.

A l tale of coming of age, or the raising of someone coming of age, by a group of eclectic personalities set in a changing time (1979) This film is a collaboration of strong performances and a quirky story told with humor and warmth.

Very moving story (stories) and great performances leave you with a deep sense of melancholy for other people and places, and while that may sound sad, the fact that it has any emotional impact is a great achievement.

A nice departure from the usual films set in this era. Timeless and insightful.