The Girls

In the simmering summer of 1969 California, fourteen-year-old Evie Boyd is adrift, yearning for belonging and a life beyond her complacent suburban existence. Her world shifts irrevocably when she encounters a mesmerizing group of free-spirited girls, led by the enigmatic and captivating Suzanne. Drawn to their unconventional beauty and reckless abandon, Evie falls under their spell, forsaking her old life for a decaying ranch inhabited by a charismatic, manipulative leader and his commune of followers. As Evie plunges deeper into this intoxicating yet increasingly unsettling world, the lines between freedom and danger blur. 'The Girls' masterfully explores the seductive power of charisma, the desperate vulnerabilities of adolescence, and the terrifying allure of a world on the brink of collapse, all set against the chilling backdrop of a notorious American cult. It's a poignant and disturbing coming-of-age story where innocence is lost amidst the shadows of a dark, historical moment.