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Be Somebody (2016) Plot Summary Explained

Release, runtime and language
2016 · 88 min · Chinese
Directed by
Joshua Caldwell

Pop sensation Jordan Jaye, yearning for a break from the spotlight, finds unexpected solace in a quiet small town. There, he meets Emily Lowe, an artist with a different perspective on life. As Jordan and Emily navigate their contrasting worlds, they discover shared passions and forge an unlikely connection. Their journey leads to a heartwarming exploration of first love, self-discovery, and the importance of genuine relationships.

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Where to Watch Be Somebody (2016)

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What Happens in Be Somebody: Full Plot Summary

The whole story of Be Somebody (2016) explained, from the opening scene to the final frame: every key event, every twist and what it all adds up to. Read it as a quick recap before the sequel, to check a scene you missed, or to finally understand what really happened.

Jordan Jaye (Matthew Espinosa) is a teenage pop star on tour. While at a pit stop, Jordan gets off the bus, but the bus takes off before he can get back on. As he walks around town, he stops to take a look at a poster until a group of fans sees him and chases him. As he runs away, he bumps into Emily Lowe (Sarah Jeffery), who couldn't care less about Jordan and his status as a star, while she is delivering pizzas.

Jordan convinces Emily to give him a ride away. After Emily drives him away, Jordan convinces her to hide him for the night. Emily reluctantly agrees and the two hide out at a bowling ally until Emily's parents go to bed. Emily then sneaks Jordan into her room for the night.

The following day, Jordan convinces Emily to use her interest in art, and specifically her interest in street art, and share her designs with people by tagging the school. Before they go and do that, they bump into a former friend of Emily's, taking her down a notch. Then, as she has gotten through to her parents (thanks to Jordan), her parents convince them to have a sit-down meal together. Later, as they tag the school, the two bond over their feelings of not knowing what to do with their crafts and their futures.

They inspire one another to take charge of their own lives. Emily becomes inspired to apply to art school, he gives himself breaks off from his concerts, and in the end, he turns up in a tux and with a limo to accompany her to her prom.

Last updated: September 17, 2026 at 16:05

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