From first heartbreak to finding a home in myself, this is a personal reflection on the six movies that quietly shaped my life—from age 17 to 34.
If you’ve ever rewatched a film and felt like it mirrored a past version of you, this episode is for you.
We’ll explore themes of identity, love, emotional growth, and the unexpected life lessons that come through coming-of-age stories, cinematic storytelling, and the movies that changed us—without us even noticing.
Movies mentioned:
- Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
- Closer
- Lost in translation
- Eat Pray Love
- Arrival
- Perfect Days
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