Logline: In the summer of 1998, a 14-year-old boy in a Chicago suburb, navigates the complexities of family, friendship, and his dreams of becoming famous, all while facing unexpected challenges that will change his life forever.
90s Movie (working title) is a nostalgic coming-of-age drama set in the summer of 1998. It follows 14-year-old Josh, a dreamer growing up in a lower working-class neighborhood of Waukegan, Illinois. With hopes of becoming a world renowed musician, Josh seeks comfort in music while navigating the ups and downs of adolescence—his changing friendships, family struggles, and the growing pains of first love.
When a series of unexpected events shake his world, Josh is forced to confront the complexities of his fractured family, his own identity, and the uncertain future ahead. As he leans on his faith and his closest friends, Josh begins to realize that growing up means learning a lot of life lessons, some too late, some just on time.
Told through the lens of a present-day high school reunion, 90s Movie is a story about the bittersweet beauty of growing up, the power of memory, and the transformative journey of finding one’s place in the world.