Babyteeth

The film opens with teenager Milla Finlay standing on a platform, waiting for a train. She talks to Moses, a slightly older boy, after he runs near the tracks, and he provides her with his shirt to stop her nosebleed. This marks the beginning of their interaction and sets the tone for Milla's health struggles.

Milla, suffering from a terminal illness, seeks Moses' help after he is kicked out of his house. She gives him money and asks him to shave her head, revealing her upcoming start of chemotherapy. The scene highlights her vulnerability and her desire for connection.

Milla introduces Moses to her parents, Henry and Anna. Her mother Anna is uncomfortable with Moses' age and drug signs, and her father Henry attempts lighthearted conversation. Anna's discomfort reveals underlying tension about Moses' presence in their lives.

As Milla prepares to start chemotherapy, she continues her daily routines, including violin lessons. Her tutor Gidon and neighbor Tin Wah help her practice music, showing her effort to preserve normalcy despite her illness.

Moses sneaks into the Finlay house looking for food, but Anna catches him. Milla intervenes to diffuse the situation, and the family invites Moses to share breakfast. This incident marks his deeper integration into Milla's world.

Milla unveils a new wig for herself, which Moses admires, and she goes to school. She interacts with classmates and later finds Moses outside, deciding to invite him to the school formal, signifying her growing interest in him.

Moses takes Milla to a party organized by his brother. They dance, but Milla feels dislodged when Moses is kissed by another girl. She then encounters a mysterious woman, leading to her feeling overwhelmed and throwing up, but they share an intimate dance afterward.

Henry encounters Toby and later kisses her impulsively, experiencing regret. Concerned about Milla's well-being, he confronts Moses about abandoning her and ultimately invites him to stay with the family to ensure her happiness.

Moses stays with the Finlay family and they prepare for the formal together. However, tensions rise when Milla discovers Moses has been prescribed drugs, leading to an argument and his departure. He visits Isaac but is turned away by his mother, emphasizing his unstable situation.

After her birthday party, Milla and Moses attempt to have sex, with her asking him to smother her due to her pain, but he cannot. She later walks outside, gazing at the sky, and the next morning, she is found dead in her bed, marking the culmination of her illness.

A flashback shows Milla with her family at the beach. She asks Henry to care for Moses after she is gone, capturing her love and concern for her loved ones. The scene ends with a beautiful photo of her parents, symbolizing her lasting impact.