These days, Netflix has become an epicenter of the original teen rom-coms. Alice Wu Half of That it is the latest addition to the streaming services of the impressive library of love, of drawing the audience with her sweet charm and the subversion of the romantic tropes. The film stars Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu, an Asian American teenager who grapples with his sexuality in a small town. Hustling to pay family bills, she ends up helping your buddy Paul writes love letters to a girl named Aster — who also happens to be your own crush.
Half of That has a discreet and indie vibe to it, showing beautiful cinematography and the exploration of themes beyond romance. If you are finding yourself wanting more stories like Ellie is, there is definitely no shortage of movies similar to see the next take a look to the future of our top recommendations!
