The Art of Getting By

The Art of Getting By

The toughest lesson is love.

201183 min6.6 / 10

A tender coming-of-age romance about two alienated teens finding connection and meaning through each other, grounded in philosophy and artistic expression.

George, a lonely and fatalistic teen who's made it all the way to his senior year without ever having done a real day of work, is befriended by Sally, a popular but complicated girl who recognizes in him a kindred spirit.

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