A feature film shot in Penticton is now streaming on Amazon Prime. "Drinkwater" is a coming-of-age story about a dorky Penticton teen who chases after a popular girl, while also navigating a strange relationship with his father and a new friendship with the girl next door. YOUTUBE

Movie shot in Penticton now streaming on the little screen

A feature film shot in Penticton is now streaming on Amazon Prime.

Drinkwater is a coming-of-age story about a dorky Penticton teen who chases after a popular girl, while also navigating a strange relationship with his father and a new friendship with the girl next door.

The movie stars Daniel Doheny as the teenager and Eric McCormack, of Will & Grace fame, as his father. It was produced by Penticton Vees owner Graham Fraser.

READ MORE: Award-winning film used Penticton to capture small-town Canadiana

Local audiences will appreciate the familiar locations.

Munson Mountain, the SS Sicamous and Penticton Secondary School are all prominently featured. The characters even attend a Vees game at the South Okanagan Events Centre.

The movie can be streamed anytime with a subscription to Amazon Prime.

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