Comedy,Drama
United States of America
When You Finish Saving The World is a coming-of-age drama-comedy film directed by Jesse Eisenberg, who also wrote the screenplay. The film explores the relationship between a single mother, Evelyn, and her teenage son, Ziggy, as they both try to find their place in the world.
Evelyn is a social worker who runs a shelter for troubled youth in New York City. She is compassionate and nurturing, but also overbearing and controlling when it comes to her son, Ziggy. Ziggy is a typical teenager who is struggling to find his identity and his place in the world. He is obsessed with a young woman at school named Nicolette, who he believes is his soulmate.
As the film progresses, Evelyn and Ziggy both begin to realize that they need to find replacements for each other in their lives. Evelyn takes in a new teenage boy at her shelter, hoping to fill the void left by Ziggy's growing independence. Meanwhile, Ziggy tries to win over Nicolette by pretending to be someone he's not. Both of their efforts prove to be challenging and ultimately futile.
Throughout the film, Evelyn and Ziggy navigate their complex relationship as they learn to let go of each other and embrace their own individual journeys. When You Finish Saving The World is a heartfelt, funny, and poignant film that explores the universal struggle of growing up and finding one's place in the world.
