She’s Too Young

Three 14-year-olds—Dawn, Becca, and Hannah—form a tight trio as they navigate school and home life. Dawn brings caution, Becca carries religious boundaries, and Hannah wrestles with desires that threaten their image of being “cool.” The friendship anchors their days even as insecurity and curiosity drive their choices.

Becca lives under the weight of her parents' strict expectations, shaping her sense of self and the limits of what she can do. As her world feels increasingly controlled, her parents decide Becca should attend boarding school, a decision that deepens her sense of isolation and anger. The conflict sets up a wrenching test of loyalty and belonging.

Hannah tries to stay in step with her peers while keeping her true self hidden. She fights the pull toward a more sexually active image, which threatens the balance of her friendships. The tension between appearance and authenticity begins to fray her relationships.

A troubling rumor becomes a real threat when syphilis outbreak spreads through the school. Nurses roll out widespread testing, and Nick Hartman is positioned as a central figure, even as he underestimates the seriousness of the situation. The outbreak unsettles students and parents alike and reframes the girls' choices as dangerous consequences.

Dawn, initially reluctant, decides to get tested and discovers she is infected. The diagnosis jolts the trio into a sharper awareness of how quickly risk can turn into harm. Dawn's courage to face the truth becomes a catalyst for confronting their broader circumstances.

Dawn speaks up and encourages others to get tested, shifting the group from denial to action. The act of speaking out reframes the outbreak from a rumor to a real health crisis affecting their friends. The school community begins to take the issue seriously.

Hannah notices a sore in her mouth and goes to the school nurse, where she learns she is also infected. The diagnosis confirms her mother's fears about secrecy and the price of trying to hide what’s happening. The result drives a strain through her relationship with her family.

Hannah’s mother Trish and father Bill face the public and private challenges of protecting their children and talking honestly with other parents. They weigh how to respond, what to reveal, and how to prevent further harm while preserving trust. The family becomes a central lens for the outbreak’s impact.

At Brad’s party, Hannah is pressured and briefly coerced into sex, but Tommy steps in to intervene. He records evidence that helps defuse the moment and ends the party on a tense note. The incident catalyzes a shift in Hannah’s sense of safety and accountability.

Tommy helps Hannah reach her parents, and they take her home, signaling a quiet turning point for the family. Back at home, Hannah offers a sincere apology, and her mother promises that things will improve. The moment underscores the fragility and possibility of reconciliation.

Becca returns to her room in tears, caught between her desires and her parents’ expectations. The escalating conflict intensifies her isolation and fuels anger toward adults who seem out of touch. Boarding-school looming over her life adds weight to her inner struggle.

Dawn’s domestic scenes hint at a more ordinary life beneath the crisis—Dawn plays Scrabble with her mother while her sister Tess tests boundaries with a provocative glance. The ordinary rituals contrast with the storm of the outbreak, highlighting different kinds of risk. These moments ground the film in family life.

As the story threads converge, the film underscores the costs of growing up too fast and the consequences of secrecy and peer pressure. The girls’ actions ripple through friendships and families, leaving lasting marks. The tone remains cautious, urging reflection rather than sensationalism.

A closing public service announcement presents Hannah’s story as a sober cue for teens to wait before having sex due to physical and emotional risks. The scene ties together the outbreak and the girls’ arcs into a cautionary message. The film ends on a note of responsibility, vulnerability, and the possibility of change.