Flower

Erica Vandross is a sharp tongued, quick witted seventeen year old who runs a chaotic home in the San Fernando Valley. Her mom Laurie has a new boyfriend and the atmosphere at home feels like a pressure cooker ready to hiss. When Bob's son Luke, a troubled ex rehab resident, moves in to share the space, Erica's carefully kept routines crumble. With her two best friends Kala and Claudine tagging along, she channels the upheaval into audacious mischief that pushes boundaries and rattles teachers, classmates, and adults alike. She and her crew hatch a risky plan that hollows out the masks people wear and lights up the consequences of exposing private secrets. No one stays untouched by the fallout.

Directed by Max Winkler, Flower released in 2017 as a wry comic drama about a chaotic household. The script blends the talents of Matt Spicer and Alex McAulay, delivering an original take that pairs Zoey Deutch with Kathryn Hahn and Adam Scott in key roles.

Critics noted the film's sharp humor and frank portrayal of family dysfunction, balancing teenage defiance with moments of tenderness. Flower probes questions of responsibility and loyalty inside a fractured home, asking how far a teen will push boundaries before she rewrites her own future and whether the search for truth can outpace consequences.

The film did not secure major nominations at the major awards; it was a small release that drew attention for performances and direction without translating into widespread accolades. It remains a modest achievement within an indie circuit.

Cultural impact is limited; Flower did not ignite a lasting craze or iconic lines in pop culture. Still, it stands as a sharp snapshot of adolescent rebellion and a reminder that a flawed family can shape a young person just as badly as any external antagonist.