Pariah

Alike is quietly but firmly embracing her identity as a lesbian. At home, her parents’ marriage is strained and there is tension in the household whenever Alike’s development becomes a topic of discussion. Pressed by her mother into making the acquaintance of a colleague’s daughter, Bina, Alike finds her to be unexpectedly refreshing to socialize with. Wondering how much she can confide in her family, she strives to get through adolescence with grace, humor, and tenacity.