Everything Relative

The events take place over a single weekend in a contemporary, modern setting, where former college friends reconnect and confront unresolved issues from the past. The pace centers on shared memories, group dynamics, and evolving personal lives as they revisit old haunts and confront long-held tensions.

The reunion unfolds at Katie and Victoria's country home near Northampton, Massachusetts, set against a peaceful rural backdrop. The house and its grounds become the stage for old conflicts and new beginnings, with softball games, swims, and group gatherings highlighting the ties that bind this circle of friends. The location emphasizes the contrast between private life and public image, as characters navigate their relationships away from the city lights.

🏳️‍🌈 Relationships

The film centers on romantic and platonic bonds within a close-knit circle of women, exploring how love, commitment, and public perception shape intimate choices. Victoria's need to hide her relationship to maintain a professional image tests loyalty and patience with Katie. The tension between staying private and living openly drives the weekend’s conversations and decisions, revealing the fragility and resilience of love.

🕊️ Forgiveness

Old wounds between former lovers Josie and Maria surface as they confront past decisions and ongoing hurt. Maria’s exit from her marriage and the heartbreak of leaving behind children complicate forgiveness and reconciliation. The gathering becomes a space where grievances are aired and, potentially, softened through time and shared vulnerability.

🎭 Identity

The characters grapple with who they are vs. who they present themselves to be, including issues of sexuality, gender, and social expectations. Luce clings to a memory of a past love while moving forward, and Candy’s political conservatism challenges the group’s norms, highlighting the tensions between personal identity and external judgment. The weekend presses each person to confront how they define themselves within relationships and communities.

🌊 Past and Loss

The shadow of Sonja’s death and Luce’s unresolved grief informs present choices and future possibilities. The memory of past relationships and friendships motivates characters to re-evaluate what they want from life and what they are willing to let go. Grief, nostalgia, and the desire for closure drive conversations and decisions as the weekend unfolds.