A measured drama intimately explores the melancholy of young love and the earnest search for meaning after tragedy.
Intimate. A full-attention watch at a measured pace. Emotionally it is heavy.
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No surprises for a TV-MA: moderate sex and nudity, and some violence.
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Miles enrolls in a new boarding school seeking adventure. There, he befriends a group of quirky students led by the captivating and troubled Alaska. As they pull pranks and explore dark secrets, a night of celebration takes a tragic turn, forcing the group to grapple with loss and the complexities of growing up.
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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