ABOUT THE FILM
Breakup Season is an authentic look at early 20s love and heartbreak. Subverting traditional holiday conventions with a more grounded and relatable approach than typical holiday fare, the film explores the topics of family and breakups with authenticity and sincerity.
SYNOPSIS
Unemployed yet ambitious 24-year-old Ben Russell brings his girlfriend Cassie to his rural Oregon hometown to meet his family and celebrate Christmas.
The arrival is bumpy. The family’s dynamic unearths internal conflict Cassie is having with Ben. The night they arrive, a late night argument turns into a breakup. Cassie determines she should go home for Christmas after all.
But because of the remote location, a raging snowstorm, and busy holiday travel, there is no way for Cassie to leave.
Cassie is now stuck with her newly minted ex and his entire family until the end of Christmas.
Drama, comedy, and serious heartbreak ensue.
Funny, dramatic, and bittersweet in equal measure. Breakup Season is an authentic look at early 20s love and heartbreak. Subverting traditional holiday conventions with a more grounded and relatable approach than typical holiday fare, the film explores the topics of family and breakups with sincerity.
SPECS
Runtime: 102 mins
Genre: Dramedy, Romance
Rating: Not Yet Rated (likely PG-13)
Language: English
Format: DCP
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
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