Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza shine in time-bending comedy
- Elliott, an eighteen-year-old from Muskoka, Ontario, is about to leave her family to attend college.
- During a camping trip with friends, she consumes mushrooms that create a portal to her future self.
- The film explores the impact of choices and the desire to change one's present after glimpsing the future.
In Megan Park's film, an eighteen-year-old named Elliott, portrayed by Maisy Stella, is on the verge of leaving her family of cranberry farmers in Muskoka, Ontario, to pursue college in the city. To mark this transition, she decides to camp overnight on an island with her friends and takes mushrooms, which leads to an unexpected experience. The mushrooms create a cosmic portal, allowing her to meet her future self, played by Aubrey Plaza, who offers her guidance and advice. This encounter raises profound questions about the choices one makes in life and the potential to alter one's path after glimpsing the future. The film blends humor with deeper themes, showcasing the dynamic between the two characters as they navigate the complexities of growing up and the impact of their decisions. The chemistry between Stella and Plaza adds depth to the narrative, making it both entertaining and thought-provoking, despite the initial impression of a light-hearted stoner comedy.