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An urban love story about people adrift and their convoluted journeys in the search for some kind of love. A misguided...
In the harrowing aftermath of a school shooting, high school student Vada, played by Jenna Ortega, navigates a world forever altered by trauma. As she and her classmates, including Mia (Maddie Ziegler) and Quinton (Niles Fitch), attempt to piece their lives back together, they find their relationships, families, and personal identities strained under the immense pressure of grief and survival. Directed and written by Megan Park, this intimate drama explores the complex emotional fallout that ripples through a community, focusing on Vada’s journey as she forges a poignant connection with Mia, while her mother (Julie Bowen) and a therapist (Shailene Woodley) strive to offer support. With a raw and unflinching tone, the film delves into the difficult path toward healing, capturing the moments of fragility, resilience, and unexpected bonds that emerge from the shadows of tragedy.