Overview

• The film adaptation faithfully follows the story of the 1970 book about a girl's transition to adolescence.
• The film is set in the time period of the 1970s and resonates with modern audiences and fans of the original book.
• The story tackles the challenges of puberty with humor and empathy.
• The film beautifully captures the liminal space between childhood and the teenage years.
• The adaptation was crafted with care by a director who grew up with the novel.