The Sweet EastMovie · 2023
Lillian basically dips from her class trip and ends up on a totally unhinged road trip through the East Coast, meeting all sorts of wild characters along the way. If you're into that 'main character just living life and seeing where it takes her' vibe, but make it gritty and a little bit surreal, this is your next watch. It's a morally gray coming-of-age journey that's funny, raw, and just a tiny bit chaotic. Plus, Ayo Edebiri shows up and does her thing, so you know the humor is gonna be on point.
The Sweet East follows Lillian, a high school senior from rural South Carolina, on a class trip to Washington D.C. What starts as a typical school excursion quickly spirals into an unexpected journey across the Eastern seaboard. As Lillian encounters a series of eccentric characters, from anarchists to indie musicians, she navigates various subcultures and morally ambiguous situations. This coming-of-age tale explores her awakening to a complex world beyond her sheltered upbringing.
