Growing Pains
Growing Pains is a real & raw coming-of-age story about identity, sexuality, and the aftermath of surviving cancer. The film follows childhood girlfriends Zoe and Nat, who face the tumultuous transition from middle to high school as their friendship drifts apart.Catherine Argyrople is the Writer/Director/Executive Producer.
The film is semi-autobiographical, inspired by Catherine's experiences as a childhood cancer survivor. The story is about growing into yourself, amidst a society that ignores the serious hardships that teen girls face.
Addressing disability, queer representation, and mental health, Growing Pains is a love letter for young women who have struggled to see their stories depicted on screen.
