Puberty Blues (1981)

Dive into the sun-soaked, surf-washed world of the late '70s Australia, where we follow the life of Sue, an adolescent girl caught in the swirling currents of teenage life. Her existence, like that of her peers, is a complex dance of conformity and rebellion, a delicate balancing act between watching the bronzed surfing boys and playing the dangerous game of love with them. The girls in Sue's world are shackled by a peculiar code of conduct, strange rituals that dictate their every action, from avoiding food and restrooms when boys are nearby, to the harsh societal decrees that leave the less attractive caught between being scorned and being undervalued. Their playground is the pristine beaches, the clandestine backseats of cars, and impromptu house parties where sex and alcohol serve as the intoxicating cocktail of their youth. It's a world where the sun's golden glow is mirrored by the reckless glow of youthful indiscretion. Parents and educators wage a relentless battle against the relentless wave of adolescent rebellion, a struggle as futile as trying to tame the mighty ocean. Puberty Blues paints a vibrant, unflinching portrait of teenage life in the '70s, a world riddled with trials and tribulations, where the surf isn't the only thing that's turbulent.

Puberty Blues is a comedy movie featuring Nell Schofield.

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