Girlfriend

Evan is a shy teenager with Down syndrome who has spent most of his life in sheltered seclusion. His mother, Celeste, worries about how well he will cope once protected life ends. The small-town setting reinforces a sense of safety and routine that shapes Evan's view of the world.

Evan unexpectedly inherits a fortune, a windfall that radically changes his sense of possibility. He interprets the money as a chance to take control of his life and to pursue what he has long desired. The idea of funding a future with Candy begins to feel within reach.

Evan resolves to pursue Candy, the young mother he admires from afar. He uses his new wealth to court her and to ease the burdens of her life. Candy's warmth becomes appealing, but it also confuses the line between generosity and affection.

Candy battles to care for her son while dealing with the lingering threat of her abuser, Russ. Her daily life is exhausting and precarious, making Evan's offers seem tempting yet complicated. She remains grateful for kindness, even as she questions the implications of accepting his help.

Evan's generosity grows into overt involvement in Candy's life. He funds improvements and offers her a respite from her burdens, hoping for something in return. This blurs the lines between friendship, love, and emotional need, leaving Candy unsettled.

Russ becomes increasingly suspicious of Evan's presence and motives. His anger swells into threats as he tries to maintain control over Candy. The tension between them threatens to erupt into violence, escalating the danger around Candy and her son.

Evan's view of love remains naive and simplistic. He believes that giving everything will secure Candy's love in return. The mismatch between his idealized romance and Candy's reality becomes clear as events unfold.

Candy weighs gratitude against her own history and future dreams. She recognizes Evan's generosity but fears enabling dependency or misreading his intentions. She contemplates safer, healthier boundaries and her long-term happiness.

Celeste faces heartbreak as she watches Evan's actions threaten the uneasy balance of their family. Her protective instinct is tested by the wealth and attention he brings. She must reckon with her own limits and what Evan's growing independence means for her future.

The drama builds to a climax with a series of emotional and physical confrontations among Evan, Candy, and Russ. Loyalties fracture, and pressures collide as each character stakes out what they want. The confrontations force a hard reckoning of their flaws and choices.

In the aftermath, the characters confront their flaws and limitations. Evan learns that love and connection cannot be bought, Candy asserts her autonomy, and Celeste redefines her role in her son's life. The town's quiet resilience is tested as truth and consequences settle in.

The finale leaves a trajectory of growth rather than easy resolution. Some bonds are strained but still intact, and others fracture, prompting new beginnings. The film closes on a note of cautious hope, with each character facing a more mature understanding of love, money, and personal boundaries.