Try Seventeen

About This Movie

Try Seventeen is a film that captures that awkward space between adolescence and adulthood with a blend of humor and genuine heart. The setting of a boarding house lends a certain intimacy and isolation, perfect for Jones as he navigates his burgeoning writing aspirations. The dynamic between him and the two women—Lisa, the energetic actress, and Jane, the more introspective photographer—creates a nice tension that feels real and relatable. There's a gentle pacing that allows the characters to breathe, and the performances deliver that bittersweet flavor of youth, with all its chaos and confusion. It’s a film that resonates with themes of identity and the search for connection, all while remaining distinctly low-key and personal.

Explores themes of youth and identitySet in an intimate boarding house environmentCharacter-driven narrative with a focus on relationships