The provided reference identifies the film, its principal cast, and its critical reception, but does not provide narrative events or character interactions.
Story Breakdown
Film Identification — The reference identifies the title, release year, country, genre, and director.
2008 American Drama — The film is described as a 2008 American drama.
Jason Freeland Direction — Jason Freeland is identified as the director.
Principal Cast — The reference lists the starring performers and several credited characters, but gives no plot-based interactions.
Sally St. Claire — Sally St. Claire is listed as portrayed by Vinessa Shaw.
April — April is listed as portrayed by Willa Holland.
Critical Reception — The reference reports unfavorable aggregate reviews and one strongly negative newspaper review.
Low Review Scores — Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic scores are described as unfavorable.
Negative Newspaper Review — The New York Post review is described as strongly negative.
Are you young, sexually confused, just trying to get by? Do you sing, dance or possess some other talent? Welcome to the Garden Party. At the center of the story is 15-year-old April. She is running from one bad situation into another, hoping to find an answer that doesn't involve taking off her clothes.
