Overview

In the present, artist Tom Warshaw recalls his traumatic coming of age. As a 13-year-old growing up in New York City in 1973, Tom hangs out with Pappass, a mentally disabled man. With Tom's mother battling depression after the death of her husband, the young boy is left to his own devices. When Tom develops a crush on schoolmate Melissa, Pappass feels abandoned and begins behaving erratically.

Cast

Anton Yelchin

Tommy

Téa Leoni

Mrs. Warshaw

David Duchovny

Tom Warshaw

Robin Williams

Pappass

Erykah Badu

Lady / Bernadette

Frank Langella

Reverend Duncan

Magali Amadei

Coralie Warshaw