When You Finish Saving the World

When You Finish Saving the World

202388 min5.8 / 10

A wry, character-driven comedy about mutual emotional avoidance between a self-absorbed mother and son, each seeking connection elsewhere while missing what's in front of them.

Evelyn and her oblivious son Ziggy seek out replacements for each other. As Evelyn tries to parent an unassuming teenager at her shelter, Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a brilliant young woman at school.

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