Year: 2017
Runtime: 97 min
Language: English
Director: Ian MacAllister McDonald
A high school senior with a physical difference finds an unexpected connection with a young woman, leading to a whirlwind romance. As they navigate their relationship, a significant change in her appearance tests the strength of their bond. He must then confront his own perceptions, while she questions whether his love is conditional, based on how she once looked. The film explores themes of acceptance, beauty, and the challenges of maintaining love through changing circumstances.
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At Benjamin Franklin High School in Rhode Island, an unexpected friendship flourishes among three distinct individuals: Jill, a punk rock enthusiast weighing 250 pounds; Matt, a one-eyed classmate navigating life with a skin-toned eyepatch; and Elmo, a quiet and unassuming soul who harbors a significant secret about his sexuality. As graduation approaches, the bond between Matt and Jill grows stronger, leaving Elmo feeling increasingly isolated. Following their high school graduation, Jill relocates to California, where she dedicates six months to losing 50 pounds in private. Meanwhile, Matt finds himself back in their hometown, working as a dishwasher and saving up to buy a prosthetic eye to transform his appearance for good.
When Matt unexpectedly visits Jill on her West Coast campus, he is taken aback by her stunning transformation, while Jill is equally surprised by the change in Matt’s looks. However, as Matt spends the week with her, it becomes clear that he struggles to embrace her new, healthier lifestyle. This tension finally erupts into a fierce argument, leading to a painful breakup. In that moment, Jill warns him adamantly, > “Never contact me again.”
In the wake of her separation from Matt, Patrick, the school’s charismatic golden boy, approaches Jill with an invitation to dinner. Initially, she turns him down, but after some persuasion from friends, she decides to reconsider. As they prepare for a fraternity party known as the “Cattle Call,” Jill feels anxious about the expectations of being weighed publicly and participating in the night’s wild activities. Fortunately, Patrick proves to be a supportive ally, standing up for her when she refuses to undergo the humiliating weighing ritual.
As the evening progresses, Patrick’s older brother makes an appearance, whispering mysterious instructions that leave Jill feeling uncomfortable. As they move to an upstairs room, she senses that something is off. When Patrick struggles in an intimate moment and backs out, Jill retreats, only to accidentally discover Patrick’s older brother in a compromising situation, which leaves her feeling even more distressed and out of place.
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