The Half of It
Movie · 2020
SAFO
Movie · 2020
The Half of It
A poignant coming-of-age romantic comedy about a shy queer student who ghostwrites love letters, finding unexpected connections along the way.
The Half of It is a heartfelt 2020 American romantic comedy film written and directed by Alice Wu. It centers on Ellie Chu, a shy, academically brilliant high school student living in the remote town of Squahamish. When a sweet but inarticulate jock, Paul Munsky, asks her to ghostwrite love letters to his crush, Aster Flores, Ellie reluctantly agrees for money. As she crafts beautiful, poetic messages, Ellie discovers her own unexpected connection to Aster, navigating the complexities of unrequited love and self-discovery. This tender coming-of-age story offers a fresh, authentic portrayal of queer youth, friendship, and the diverse forms of love, making it a resonant watch for SAFO users.
- Director / creators
- Alice Wu
- Country
- United States
- Languages
- en