A LITTLE CLOSER

In the forgotten corners of rural Virginia, Sheryl struggles to balance her work as a housekeeper and raising her two sons, fifteen-year-old Marc and eleven-year-old Stephen. Hoping to meet the love of her life and bring home a father for her boys, she frequents a depressing, weekly mixer for the town’s aging singles set. Meanwhile, Marc is desperate to lose his virginity, and spends his days working at a used car lot. His brother Stephen, in the throes of sexual awakening, becomes infatuated with his school teacher while hoping to win the approval of a group of peers who adamantly detest her. As it journeys with the family through their stagnant summer days, A Little Closer examines the disparate and nuanced states of sexuality, as well as the role familial influence can play within the disconnected landscape of rural America.