The New Romantic

In this 2018 film directed by Carly Stone, the story follows Blake, a college student and aspiring journalist, who becomes disillusioned with the lack of romance in her life. To spice things up and find inspiration for her writing, she decides to become a sugar baby, entering into a transactional relationship with an older man. The film stars Jessica Barden, who delivers a compelling performance as Blake, capturing the complexities of modern romance and self-discovery. While the movie did not receive any major awards, it offers an intriguing exploration of contemporary dating culture. For those interested, it can be viewed for free on Soap2day.