Mapped Out

Santa Barbara, with its sun-soaked coastlines and swaying palm trees, looks like paradise to the outsiders. But for a group of high school seniors living there, it's a town full of pressure-pressure to succeed, to meet expectations, and to make life-defining decisions. Beneath the palm trees and surfboards, these teens are each navigating their own complicated paths toward adulthood.

When their senior English teacher assigns a year-long "Life Map" project, a group of friends must confront their futures and reflect on their personal struggles, family dynamics, and hidden desires. As the year progresses, the teens find that the project isn't just about mapping out their futures-it becomes a way for them to truly understand who they are, what they fear, and what they want out of life. Along the way, they'll discover what it means to grow up, deal with family pressures, and fight for their dreams, all while holding onto the friendship that has gotten them this far.