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In the summer of 2002, best friends Minnie and Callie are on the verge of their final year of high school. Callie is the star of the school, while Minnie prefers to stay in her shadow. When an unexpected event brings their friendship to an end, Minnie must find her own identity, a journey for which she seeks support from Callie’s mother. Mouse<\/em> is a subtle coming-of-age drama about friendship, identity, and the pain of letting go. Directors Alex Thompson and Kelly O’Sullivan previously won the American Indie Competition at LIFF in 2024 with Ghostlight<\/em>; now, they return with a film that will resonate with the LIFF audience once again.<\/p>

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