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Growing Pains

Growing Pains

It's time to grow up!

0h 13m

Overview

Bernie, a grumpy widower stuck in his solitary routine, finds unexpected companionship when he orders a bizarre "Grow Your Own Girlfriend" kit from a mysterious infomercial. Set against the backdrop of grief, aging, and late-in-life connection, Growing Pains is a darkly whimsical exploration of love, loss, and how much water it takes to fill a void.

Directed by Conor Toner
Written by Ellie McCaffrey-Wildman, Conor Toner
Produced by Meghan McArdle
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Top Cast

Nigel O'Neill

Nigel O'Neill

Bernie

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Holly Cardwell

Girlfriend

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Conor Toner

The Host

Themes & Keywords

girlfriendwidowerlonelyisolatedinfomercialgiant woman

About Growing Pains

Growing Pains is a fantasy, comedy film exploring themes of girlfriend, widower, lonely, isolated, infomercial, giant woman. Directed by Conor Toner, it stars Nigel O'Neill, Holly Cardwell, Conor Toner. Bernie, a grumpy widower stuck in his solitary routine, finds unexpected companionship when he orders a bizarre "Grow Your Own Girlfriend" kit from a mysterious infomercial. Set against the backdrop of grief, aging, and late-in-life connection, Growing Pains is a darkly whimsical exploration of love, loss, and how much water it takes to fill a void.

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