Ready or not... the future comes just the same.
Meg is a gifted but emotionally scarred 18-year-old who finds solace in writing poetry. Mr. Auster, her English teacher, recognizes her talent and encourages her to enter a national poetry contest. As tension at home escalates and Meg struggles to find a way to get to the poetry finals in Florida, Auster's role in her life becomes increasingly complex.
high school
poetry
ohio
stealing
teenage girl
anger
teacher student relationship
troubled teen
lying
woman director
english teacher
self-harm
teen
grief & loss