Actual People (2023)
Actual People
”A college senior tries to win over a boy from her hometown while confronting love and family anxieties.”
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This independent film embraces the sensitivity of proposals like 'Frances Ha', putting its story in very everyday but sincere situations. The plot follows a girl who feels adrift, studying in her last week of college and desperate to keep the love of a boy, which leads her to face her amorous and family yearnings. Sometimes her attempts at naturalness seem a bit forced, but the presence and complexity of her protagonist, Kit Zauhar (who also directs, in her feature film debut), are magnetic enough to hold your attention.
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Riley, an aimless young woman in her final week of college, goes to great lengths to win the affections of a boy from her hometown of Philadelphia. In the process, she ends up having to confront anxieties about her love life, family, and future.
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