Romance,Comedy
United States of America
The Half of It is a coming-of-age romantic comedy film directed and written by Alice Wu. The film follows Ellie Chu (played by Leah Lewis), a quiet and studious high school student who lives with her father in a small town in Washington State. Ellie makes extra money by writing essays and term papers for her classmates, and one day is approached by Paul Munsky (played by Daniel Diemer), a popular but simple-minded football player who wants her help writing a love letter to the beautiful and popular Aster Flores (played by Alexxis Lemire).
Ellie reluctantly agrees to help Paul, not realizing that she will soon develop feelings for Aster herself. As she works with Paul to charm Aster, Ellie finds herself in a complicated love triangle where both she and Paul are vying for Aster's attention. Along the way, Ellie also struggles with her own identity as an Asian-American lesbian in a predominantly white and heteronormative community, and she must decide whether to be true to herself or try to fit in.
The Half of It is a heartwarming and poignant film that explores themes of love, identity, and acceptance. It received critical acclaim upon its release in 2020, with praise for its diverse and complex characters, sharp writing, and charming performances.
