Synopsis
Ellie Chu, a shy and intelligent high school student, agrees to help sweet but inarticulate classmate Paul woo popular girl Aster by writing letters on his behalf. As the correspondence deepens, Ellie finds herself falling for Aster, leading to a tender love triangle that challenges conventions and prompts self‑discovery.
Highlights
Modern retelling inspired by “Cyrano de Bergerac”
Leah Lewis shines as the introspective and witty Ellie
Explores themes of identity, friendship, and the complexity of love
Alice Wu’s second feature film after “Saving Face,” continuing her inclusive storytelling
Distinctive Pacific Northwest small‑town setting
Won Best Narrative Feature at the Tribeca Film Festival
