Someone Great
dir. Jennifer Kaytin Robinson · 2019
Feature
Coming of Age
Mood
Comedic / Melancholic
Look
vibrant urban landscapes with a playful color palette
Structure
episodic adventure with a focus on character interactions
Plot
An aspiring music journalist lands her dream job and is about to move to San Francisco when her boyfriend of nine years decides to call it quits. To nurse her broken heart, she and her two best friends spend one outrageous last adventure in New York City.
Why watch
"Someone Great" is a vibrant exploration of friendship and heartbreak, where a bittersweet adventure through New York City becomes a cathartic journey of self-discovery. With humor and heart, it captures the essence of navigating life's transitions while celebrating the bonds that help us heal.
Talking points
- the role of friendship in healing
- the impact of career changes on personal relationships
- navigating heartbreak in the digital age
- the balance between ambition and personal life
Cultural context
millennial relationship dynamicsthe gig economyurban explorationthe impact of social media on personal connections