Pink Skies Ahead
2020 film directed by Kelly Oxford
Pink Skies Ahead is a 2020 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Kelly Oxford in her directorial debut. It stars Jessica Barden, Marcia Gay Harden, Michael McKean, Rosa Salazar, Lewis Pullman, Devon Bostick, Odeya Rush, Evan Ross, Henry Winkler and Mary J. Blige.
The film had its world premiere at AFI Fest on October 18, 2020. It was released on May 8, 2021, by MTV Entertainment Studios.
Plot
In 1998 Los Angeles, Winona lives with her parents, has dropped out of college and works for her father as his secretary. Her relationship with her father Richard and mother Pamela isn't great. Winona’s best friends are Addie and Stephanie. She also has a boyfriend, Frank.
Winona goes out with Addie, Cameron (Addie's boyfriend), Stephanie, and Frank. Frank leaves them to get food and doesn’t return.
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