August at Twenty-Two

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 04:00:00 +0000

Cal, a floundering actress, must reevaluate her priorities when she discovers that her childhood soulmate, Jacob, has a serious girlfriend, Emily. Feeling unfulfilled by disappointing auditions, pressure to succeed (whatever that means), and failed attempts to reconnect with Jacob, Cal seeks a new companion in Em. As Cal gets swept up in her exciting new social life, she begins neglecting her best friend Bobby, who is becoming increasingly concerned about her rapidly changing focus. As Bobby and Cal’s friendship disintegrates, so does Cal’s sense of self. Meanwhile, her relationship with Em develops in unexpected and incendiary ways.

Canning Robb – MRQE

August at Twenty-Two