The Incredibly True Adventure of Two Girls in Love

A 17-year-old high school senior navigating a hostile social landscape with a tomboyish appearance. She juggles poor grades, a gas-station job, and a secret romance with Evie, all while dealing with a mother who abandoned her for religious causes. Randy is resilient, introspective, and willing to challenge the town’s expectations for love and life.

An only child from a well-off family with a cultured background, Evie conceals her relationship with Randy from her social circle. Her dynamic with her mother Evelyn and the remarried husband adds tension to her quest for love and autonomy. She introduces Randy to new ideas, music, and poetry, sparking a process of self-discovery.

Randy's aunt and a lesbian ally who provides a home for Randy and Evie’s circle. She is protective, supportive, and open about her own history, balancing care with tension when outside pressures mount. Rebecca embodies a stabilizing yet imperfect guardian figure within a tight-knit group.

Rebecca's ex-girlfriend who moves in with the group for a while, bringing complexities to the household dynamics. Lena's presence highlights unresolved past relationships and evolving loyalties within the chosen family.

Rebecca's girlfriend who participates in family meals and scenes of bonding among the teens. Vicky acts as a stabilizing friend within the circle, offering support and a pragmatic voice during turbulent moments.

Evie's mother, a well-off figure with ties to a religiously conservative milieu. Her relationships with Randy and Evie are strained by remarriage and differing beliefs, reflecting a parent’s struggle to control or understand her child's emerging identity.

Randy's gay Latino friend who stays at home and represents a supportive, humorous, and loyal presence in the group. His place in the story underscores themes of chosen family and shared resilience in the face of marginalization.

Wendy's jealous husband who embodies the possessive tension surrounding Randy and Evie's relationship. Ali's confrontations highlight the dangers of intolerance and the pressures faced by those breaking social norms.

A married woman who pursues a romantic relationship with Randy, balancing secrecy with affection. Wendy's choices illuminate the costs of pursuing love outside societal expectations and the complexities of a dead-end marriage.

Regina is Randy's coworker at the gas station who offers a steady, down-to-earth presence. She represents a compassionate adult in a world of teenage turmoil and serves as a practical touchstone amid chaos.