
How Does It Start
Synopsis
With her self-absorbed parents distracted by their recent divorce, 12-year-old Rain is left alone to navigate the complexities of love and adulthood—and learns to do it her own way.
Top Cast
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Sundance
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amber Sealey
- Screenplay & Story
- Amber Sealey
- Original Title
- How Does It Start
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 16m
- Production Studios
- Vanishing Angle
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amber Sealey
Amber Sealey
Mridu Chandra, Sari Thayer, Matt Miller, Mia Schulman
Department Leadership Roster
Mridu Chandra
Producer
Sari Thayer
Producer
Matt Miller
Producer
Mia Schulman
Producer
Amber Sealey
Director
Amber Sealey
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About How Does It Start
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is How Does It Start about?
With her self-absorbed parents distracted by their recent divorce, 12-year-old Rain is left alone to navigate the complexities of love and adulthood—and learns to do it her own way.
Who directed How Does It Start?
How Does It Start was directed by Amber Sealey.
Who stars in How Does It Start?
The principal cast of How Does It Start includes Lola Wayne Villa, Elixa Dean, Lola Reid, Alex Rubin, George Basil.
When was How Does It Start released and how long is it?
How Does It Start was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 16m.
