Dandelion

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Dandelion

R,

2024,

1h 53m,

Drama/

Romance/

Music

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Dandelion (KiKi Layne), a struggling but determined singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, reluctantly takes a last-ditch effort gig where she meets Casey (Thomas Doherty), a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago. As Dandelion joins Casey's eclectic and nomadic group of struggling musicians, the two kindred spirits make music together and strike up an intoxicating whirlwind romance that leads Dandelion to a deeper appreciation of her artistic journey and the discovery of a voice that is authentically her own.

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Powered by the lovely duet of KiKi Layne and Thomas Doherty's performances, Dandelion is a slight but sweet musical drama.

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Peyton Robinson

RogerEbert.com

Jul 14, 2024

3/4

Even with a shaky conclusion, the swarming warmth of Riegel’s direction and the meditation of her writing results in a film that displays the fleeting, volatile kind of love that forces you to grow

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Carlos Aguilar

Variety

Jul 12, 2024

Riegel’s actors ignite a convincing spark when sharing the screen. One sees the blistering force of their connection.

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Ty Burr

Washington Post

Jul 12, 2024

2.5/4

A sweet, slight, impressionistic character study of a struggling musician with a luminous KiKi Layne at its center.

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John Serba

Decider

Mar 27, 2025

Dandelion boasts lovely intentions but is lackluster in execution.

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Rubén Rosario

MiamiArtZine

Sep 16, 2024

It feels like an indie film from the 1990s in its disarming simplicity...its retro appeal goes a long way, but it's Layne, capably carrying the film on her shoulders, who seals the deal.

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Derek Sante

KSNV (Las Vegas)

Aug 23, 2024

B

An authentic story and song.

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Dandelion (KiKi Layne), a struggling but determined singer-songwriter in a downward spiral, reluctantly takes a last-ditch effort gig where she meets Casey (Thomas Doherty), a guitarist who walked away from his dream long ago. As Dandelion joins Casey's eclectic and nomadic group of struggling musicians, the two kindred spirits make music together and strike up an intoxicating whirlwind romance that leads Dandelion to a deeper appreciation of her artistic journey and the discovery of a voice that is authentically her own.

Director: Nicole Riegel
Producer: Rian Cahill, Adam Cobb, Pete McClellan, Nicole Riegel, Peter McClellan
Screenwriter: Nicole Riegel
Distributor: IFC Films
Production Co: Room 252, IFC Films, BondIt Media Capital, Automatik Entertainment, Griffin Drive Productions
Rating: R (Language|Sexuality/Nudity)
Genre: Drama, Romance, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jul 12, 2024, Limited
Box Office (Gross USA): $88.1K
Runtime: 1h 53m

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