Miles

Miles, a senior high school student, dreamed of leaving a remote town in Illinois, USA, and going to a big city to study film. However, his father who passed away suddenly squandered his college funds on his mistress, leaving his mother with nothing to do. She suddenly saw that her bright future was about to be ruined, and she tried her best to do everything possible. Miles, who was unable to overcome all difficulties, found a scholarship opportunity, which was to join the only volleyball team on campus, hoping to allow him to successfully enter the University of Chicago. However, this opportunity was a bit unusual and caused uproar and strong opposition because it was a women's volleyball team... Director Nathan Adloff drew on his own personal experience when he was 14 years old. Unlike other gay coming-of-age movies, this film does not focus on the protagonist's coming out experience, but rather shows his perseverance to stick to his will and achieve his goals. It is dedicated to all those who have encountered unexpected bumps in the process of growing up, like Miles and his mother, to learn how to be independent, uphold patience, find confidence, and face a life of peace and prosperity.