The Half of It

The Half of It is a 2020 coming-of-age comedy-drama film about a shy, smart Chinese-American teen named Ellie Chu helps a sweet, inarticulate jock named Paul Munsky write love letters to Aster Flores. Ellie secretly falls in love with Aster too, leading to an unexpected friendship and a journey of self-discovery. Written and Directed by Alice Wu. Ellie Chu I never really thought about the oppression of fitting in before. The good thing about being different is that no one expects you to be like them. Gravity is matter's response to loneliness. Dialogue Ellie Chu: Aster Flores thinks you're into abstract art and repressed British literature. Paul Munsky: Yeah. Ellie Chu: None of that is you. Paul Munsky: It could be. I started reading that Remains Of The Day book. Ellie Chu: Really? Paul Munsky: Yeah. I fell asleep a few times, but I'm still reading it. That's gotta count for something. Paul Munsky: What else could I like about her? Ellie Chu: I don't know. How her eyes look right into yours. How... she twirls her hair when she's reading. How... her laugh... busts out like she can't help herself and she stops being so perfect for just a few moments. Paul Munsky: Go to the dressing room. I-I'll toss you some things. Ellie Chu: But you're a dude. Paul Munsky: I have a sister. Cast Leah Lewis as Ellie Chu Daniel Diemer as Paul Munsky Alexxis Lemire as Aster Flores Collin Chou as Edwin Chu Wolfgang Novogratz as Trig Carson Becky Ann Baker as Mrs. Geselschap Catherine Curtin as Colleen Munsky Enrique Murciano as Deacon Flores External links Category:2020 American films Category:American independent films Category:American coming-of-age comedy-drama films Category:High school films Category:Teen comedy-drama films Category:LGBT-related films Category:Films about interracial romance Category:Netflix original films Category:Films directed by Alice Wu