Lebanon, PA (film)

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Lebanon, PA
Produced by Jason Contino
Screenplay by Ben Hickernell
Starring
Music by Thomas Newman
Cinematography Jeff Schirmer
Edited by Ben Hickernell
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Running time
100 minutes
Country United States
Language Arabic, English, Hebrew
Box office $48,381

Lebanon, PA is a 2010 American drama film written and directed by Ben Hickernell. The film tells the story of Will, a 35-year-old man from Philadelphia who travels to Lebanon, Pennsylvania to bury his recently deceased father. While visiting he begins to build a relationship with his 17-year-old cousin, CJ, who is recently pregnant. Through this relationship, Will meets and becomes romantically interested in CJ's teacher, who is married. After CJ confronts her conflicted father, both Will and she struggle with difficult decisions regarding their futures. The film explores the challenges of bridging the cultural divide in America through the lens of an extended family.

Matt Pond and Chris Hansen of the band Matt Pond PA composed the score for the film.

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