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Shirin is struggling to become an ideal Persian daughter, politically correct bisexual and hip young Brooklynite but fails miserably in her attempt at all identities.


“Music runs in the family”
In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.

Nick Offerman
Francis James "Frank" Fisher

Kiersey Clemons
Samantha Lee "Sam" Fisher

Blythe Danner
Marianne Fisher

Toni Collette
Leslie

Sasha Lane
Rose

Ted Danson
Dave
Jesse Patch
Record Customer

Alex Reznik
Professor Berg
Rafael Poueriet
Officer Johnson

Linda Lee McBride
Callie
Hearts Beat Loud is a music, drama, comedy, family film released in 2018 exploring themes of college, lesbian relationship, single father, brooklyn, new york city, jam session, father daughter relationship. Directed by Brett Haley, it stars Nick Offerman, Kiersey Clemons, Blythe Danner. In the hip Brooklyn neighborhood of Red Hook, single dad and record store owner Frank is preparing to send his hard-working daughter Sam off to college while being forced to close his vintage shop. Hoping to stay connected through their shared musical passions, Frank urges Sam to turn their weekly jam sessions into a father-daughter live act. After their first song becomes an internet breakout, the two embark on a journey of love, growing up and musical discovery.
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