Coming-of-age stories in film are a dime a dozen. But just when you think you’ve seen every way that a filmmaker can spin the story of a teenager’s rise into adulthood, a film like “Rocks” comes along and proves you wrong.

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In the new trailer for “Rocks,” it’s clear that the British drama is a coming-of-age film that doesn’t rely on a silly school dance or unrequited love to carry its story and usher in a new phase in a young person’s life.

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Each year, countless films premiere at festivals across the world. Filmmakers are celebrated for their artistic vision. Projects are praised for their ability to push the boundaries of what we expect from national cinemas. Then, just as quickly as these films burst on the scene, many disappear from the public eye. Some fall through the cracks of distribution. Others are snapped up by discriminating studios but languish in the vault as executives work to puzzle out the perfect date and platform for their release.

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One teenage girl’s strain can look completely alien to another’s. Stress brought on by school, friends, romance or family can easily be shared or related to, but each individual hurdle still feels the size of the entire world to that one girl who has to go through it alone. “Rocks” understands this, existing as a brilliantly raw and compassionate coming-of-age picture that listens to the details and isn’t afraid to hit where it hurts.

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