The Life Ahead

A slow, somber plunge into youthful grief and self-discovery, asking you to sit with its philosophical weight.

Created by

Carol Benjamin, Leandra Leal

Genres

Drama

Starring

Nina Tomsic, Flora Camolese, Jaffar Bambirra

Overview

Set near the turn of the year 2000, the series follows a group of friends at the end of their teenage years. It explores the complexity of dealing with grief at a young age, teengage love, and the multifaced reality of growing up and discovering who you are going to become.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and dark. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, coming-of-age, identity, friendship

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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