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"Shelter" (R)
Dates Showing: June 6-12
Showtimes: 5:10P 7:30P 9:50P
 Synopsis:
Forced to give up his dreams of art school in order to
take care of his family, Zach has become accustomed to a
life where he neglects his own needs in favor of taking
care of others. He spends his time working a dead-end job
at a diner, and skates the urban streets of San Pedro
stenciling his signature “crane” wherever he can find
vacant wall space. At home he takes care of his nephew,
Cody, as his older sister, Jeanne, has clearly shown that
her priorities lie elsewhere. Perhaps conveniently, with
all his responsibilities, he barely has time to see his
long term on-again, off-again girlfriend, Tori. When his
best friend’s older brother, Shaun, returns home to cure a
case of writer’s block, Shaun and Zach begin hanging out.
Zach sees in Shaun someone who has truly claimed his own
life and embraced his talent. Zach is both intimidated and
surprisingly attracted to him. The two quickly transition
from casual surf buddies into a true, intimate
relationship. Shaun presses Zach to take control of his
life, and also develops a strong bond with Cody. As time
progresses, however, a host of new issues come up. Zach
struggles with his identity, his family, and friends,
while trying to understand the new emotions Shaun has
brought into his life. When the cat is let out of the bag,
Jeanne threatens to take Cody away. Wanting nothing but
the best for him, Zach is forced to decide between his
pattern of always putting others’ desires first or
fighting for what is really most important and appropriate
for both his and Cody’s future.
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