My First Mister

My First Mister is a 2001 film written by Jill Franklyn and directed by Christine Lahti. The film is the story of an alienated teen Leelee Sobieski who forms an unlikely friendship with a lonely clothing store manager Albert Brooks. The film costars Carol Kane, Michael McKean, John Goodman, and Desmond Harrington.

One day, as there is nothing more to be done in the stockroom, J makes her way to the front of the store and begins to interact with customers. Encouraged by her initiative but concerned that her appearance may frighten away potential customers, Randall buys her an appropriate outfit and promotes her to saleswoman.Feeling isolated from the other people in her life, J finds she is attracted to Randall. After an incident that makes him question whether he can continue to trust her, J demonstrates her trust in him by revealing that she engages in self harm. The two thus strike up an unlikely friendship as they realize that neither has anyone close with whom they can confide. Made aware that J is unhappy living with her mother who seems to pay more attention to her two pugs than her daughter and stepfather, Randall offers her an advance on her salary so she can afford her own place, then helps her find an apartment. ........

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