How to Build a Girl

(2019)

In How to Build a Girl (2019), we follow the story of a teenager named Johanna, who hails from a working-class family on a council estate in Wolverhampton, England. Despite her less-than-ideal circumstances, Johanna possesses a tremendous amount of ambition and dreams of becoming a successful writer.

Driven by her passion, Johanna manages to score a job as a music journalist for a prestigious London magazine. She quickly becomes immersed in the exciting and sometimes cutthroat world of journalism, navigating interviews and attending lavish parties. However, the more success she achieves, the more Johanna begins to question her true identity and values.

As she grapples with her newfound popularity, Johanna also struggles with her personal life. She finds herself caught up in a complicated romantic entanglement and must face the consequences of her actions. Through it all, Johanna must determine whether she can stay true to herself and her roots, or if she will ultimately lose sight of who she really is.

With a talented ensemble cast and an engaging storyline, How to Build a Girl is a coming-of-age tale that explores the complexities of identity and the price of success. This heartfelt and often humorous film is a must-watch for anyone who has ever questioned their place in the world.