The decision to eschew illustrations or models in favor of real, unsimulated footage is the film's defining characteristic. The MUBI film platform sums it up concisely: "This sex education film provides the expected information for youth entering puberty... but does so in an explicit manner. There are no innocuous line drawings but rather abundant nudity".
Leo and his best friend, Sam, had always been a two-man team, obsessed with gaming and debating which superpower was the most practical. But as eighth grade hit, the "vibe" started to shift. Leo noticed his voice crack at the worst moments, and Sam was suddenly spending a lot of time fixing his hair in the hallway mirror. The decision to eschew illustrations or models in
The program provided information on the hormonal shifts that trigger the transition into adolescence. This included explaining the role of the endocrine system in both boys and girls. There are no innocuous line drawings but rather