The Exploding Girl
Synopsis
On a summer break from college, Ivy, a young epileptic woman, struggles to balance her feelings for her fledgling boyfriend while her friend Al crashes with her for the season.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Berlin International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
March 12, 2010
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Bradley Rust Gray
- Screenplay & Story
- Bradley Rust Gray
- Original Title
- The Exploding Girl
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 20m
- Production Studios
- Oscilloscope
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Bradley Rust Gray
Bradley Rust Gray
Eric Lin
Bradley Rust Gray, So Yong Kim
Karin Chien, Jason Diamond, Josh Diamond, Ben Howe, So Yong Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Karin Chien
Producer
Bradley Rust Gray
Director
Ben Howe
Producer
So Yong Kim
Producer
Bradley Rust Gray
Writer
Bradley Rust Gray
Editor
So Yong Kim
Editor
Bradley Rust Gray
Producer
Eric Lin
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Exploding Girl
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What is The Exploding Girl about?
On a summer break from college, Ivy, a young epileptic woman, struggles to balance her feelings for her fledgling boyfriend while her friend Al crashes with her for the season.
Who directed The Exploding Girl?
The Exploding Girl was directed by Bradley Rust Gray.
Who stars in The Exploding Girl?
The principal cast of The Exploding Girl includes Zoe Kazan, Mark Rendall, Maryann Urbano, Hunter Canning, Franklin Pipp.
When was The Exploding Girl released and how long is it?
The Exploding Girl was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 1h 20m.