"The House of Tomorrow"

2017 * Not Rated * 1h 25m  Another one of those off-beat indie coming-of-age gems. Not sure how I found this one,  but I'm glad I did. It features an interesting story, fine writing, and an unbeatable cast. Asa Butterfield, Ellen Burstyn, Nick Offerman, and a young actor I wasn't familiar with, Alex Wolf. 

Sebastian (Butterfield) lives with his grandma Josephine (Burstyn) in a geodesic dome designed by Buckminster Fuller in rural Minnesota. One day Alan (Offerman) leads a tour group of young kids through the house. It's there his son Jared (Wolf) strikes up a friendship with Sebastian. He's lived a life of seclusion and has ben homeschooled by his idealistic grandma, who not only was a friend of Fuller's, but is an aging hippie to boot. Sebastian soon finds out how much he's missed out in life and becomes a rebel. 

Jared has recently had a heart transplant, but he doesn't let that stop  him from living  life to its fullest. He takes Sebastian on as a sort of protege and introduces him to the world of punk rock. The two decide to form a punk band and it's great fun to see them interact. They certainly manage to get into their fair share of trouble. 

While it's somewhat predictable, the fine acting elevate "The House of Tomorrow" to the next level. If you're looking for a fun little flick, you won't be disappointed. 

4 out of 5 stars

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