Coming Soon

Coming Soon

Year: 2000

Runtime: 96 min

Language: Turkish

Director: Colette Burson

ComedyRomance

A charming romantic comedy follows an entrepreneur who leaves behind his profitable, albeit illegal, DVD business to pursue his dream of creating a science fiction film. Supported by his wife, Zafer dedicates himself to realizing his cinematic vision, facing challenges and striving for a successful debut. Can love and determination overcome the obstacles in his path and bring his dream to the big screen?

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1

Three wealthy seniors at Halton School

Stream Hodsell, Jenny Simon, and Nell Kellner are top high school seniors at the exclusive Halton School in Manhattan, living privileged yet restless lives. The film opens by outlining their brains, beauty, money, and social circles as they navigate senior year.

Halton School, Manhattan
2

Stream's first sexual experience with Chad

Stream loses her virginity to Chad but feels no satisfaction afterward, leaving her confused about sex. Her friends urge patience and promise that fulfillment will come with time, prompting her to seek information from self-help books and magazines.

3

Chad coerces during sex

During a later encounter, Chad proclaims his love but then pressures Stream to perform oral sex. The moment highlights Stream's discomfort and questions about her own sexual satisfaction.

evening Chad's place
4

Jenny and Nell's sexual conversations

Meanwhile, Jenny has kinky sex with Louie, while Nell coolly dissuades Petrus when he brings up sex. The trio negotiates different attitudes toward intimacy as they explore relationships.

5

Parents' complicated lives

Judy Hodsell, Stream's distracted mother, dates a white South African artist, while Stream's father Dick has a new young girlfriend, Mimi. The parental dynamics reveal the pressures and distractions behind the girls' own ambitions.

Hodsell household
6

SAT day and a hint of romance

At her second SAT sitting, Stream chats with Henry Lipschitz Rockefeller, a garage-band musician, before Chad pulls her away. The brief encounter foreshadows a potential romance beyond Chad.

during SAT day SAT testing center
7

Ecstasy, then a real orgasm

After dining with Chad, he gives Stream ecstasy, which heightens her sensations. She initially believes she has had an orgasm, and later experiences a real one from Jacuzzi jets.

evening Restaurant and home Jacuzzi
8

Breakups begin

Shortly after, the trio begins breaking up: Stream tells Chad he has never given her an orgasm, Jenny learns Louie wants more depth, and Nell struggles to kiss Petrus. The trio drifts toward more serious relationships.

9

Night out and Nell's modeling prospect

The three head to an expensive bar hoping to meet worldly guys, and Nell is recruited by a modeling agency. The night signals new pathways and opportunities for each of them.

Upscale bar
10

Admission results and counselor intervention

When early applications come back, Nell is accepted to Yale while Stream is disappointed. Judy calls Mr. Jennings, their career counselor, who encourages Stream to pursue her future and mentions a psychiatrist appointment.

School/counselor office
11

Personal ads and dating attempts

Both Stream and Jenny place personal ads in the paper; Stream's ad yields no responses, while Jenny's ad never shows up. The girls seek connection through different means as they navigate dating culture.

Newspaper office/home
12

Nell's modeling shoot and harassment

Nell's second photo shoot ends with a male photographer hitting on her, leading her to leave in disgust. The encounter underscores the boundaries and abuse women face in the industry.

Photo studio
13

Prozac moment and late-night call

Nell calls the others after swallowing the remainder of her Prozac prescription, revealing the strain and the fragile coping she experiences. The scene hints at mounting pressures and reliance on external help.

14

Henry's band gig and revelation

After seeing an ad for Henry's band on TV, Stream convinces the trio to attend the gig. Nell stays behind to meet the female drummer, and the next day she shares that she finally had an orgasm thanks to the moment.

evening Henry's band venue
15

Harvard/Brown admissions and the final kiss

Stream and Jenny are accepted to Harvard and Brown, while Nell decides not to go to Yale after all. Stream then pursues Henry, who has been accepted into Yale and Harvard, and he accepts with a kiss; they finally share a true connection and climax together.

final moment

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