Antarctica

Two girls in high school are best friends (chloë levine, kimie muroya), but everyone gangs up on them, in the name of anti-bullying. Kat does the deed with a guy, who advertises it on social media. Even though he promised to keep it quiet. Janet (muroya) has weight issues; she finds Rian, but she's not sure if he's real. It might just be the meds she's on. Kat's mom goes on a self pity crying spree that goes on waaaay too long, and gets cra cra annoying. Nothing really gets settled here, but the friendship between kat and janet seems to be rock solid in the end. Written and directed by keith bearden. It's pretty good.

As a 1st-generation Asian-American woman, I wasn't sure I'd find any connection with the 2 leads, but I did. I was particularly drawn to Janet, who is not your stereotypical quiet, slim-figured, "girly" Asian girl. She also has a romantic interest with a cute boy - yay for chubby girls being shown as attractive human beings in the world! I also love that she's a badass who has stands up for herself & her best friend.

This is the kind of thing I'd love to see more of: the portrayal of American experiences by men & women who just happen to be Asian. I think of Steven Yeun playing Glenn in "The Walking Dead" here as well.

Overall, the movie is funny & quirky that reminds me a bit of John Hughes' work (albeit with a darker tone). The trials that both women go through are meaty & tackle contemporary issues, but the movie is less than 90 mins long. I ended up watching it again after the credits rolled because I longed for it to go on and on!

I was pleased by the lack of elitist, sanctimonious, politically correct gesturing in this film; which is presently smeared thicker than a 90 year old tart's makeup in most of the film industry's output.

The story is relatable. The storytelling is good. The acting is good. Imagination has been utilised.

There's not much more to say.

It's a light and intelligent coming of age movie. Loved how it's not typical and is just simply life.

My wife didn't like it though, said it was boring. She watched till the end though, which is something rare, so i guess that says something as well.

Great movie reflecting teenage life in 2020. Also, very realistic with a great plot and acting. Surreal and trippy as well.