Kayla's loyalty to her Caribbean parents is under attack as Mariah challenges her to get off the island and take her power as a Canadian teen, but a mysterious phone call compels her to choose her own path.
Best friends Kayla (Black 17, Loyal) and Mariah (Black, 17, Disruptive) have very different personalities. Kayla loves and respects her Caribbean parents; Mariah is ready to forget all things “island” and embrace her new environment with everything it offers, attitude and all. Kayla’s loyalty to her Caribbean parents is under attack as Mariah challenges her to get off the island and take her power as a Canadian teen, but a mysterious phone call compels Kayla to choose her own path. Life for Beverly (Black, 17, Fragile) is much different from that of Kayla and Mariah, as poverty is an added challenge that forces her into a world of different experiences. Now she’s at the end of her rope, and she’s going to do something about it.
Awards
Caribbean Tales Film Festival
Toronto
Canada
September 22, 2022
World Premiere
Official Selection
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