The New Romantic

The New Romantic

6.4IMDb Score
Released:2018-10-19
Duration:82 min
Country:Canada
Director:Carly Stone
Actors:Jessica Barden, Hayley Law, Brett Dier, Avan Jogia, Timm Sharp
Production:Independent Edge Films, Nortario Films, JoBro Productions

Overview:

In order to escape her looming post-graduation fate that includes student debt and zero romantic prospects, Blake Conway becomes a sugar baby. As the aspiring journalist and hopeless romantic documents the adventure, she sets out on a quest to figure out if society is right to judge these women and if her own self worth comes with a price.

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