money buys power and privilege. For some, the consequences for bad behaviour are minimal and don't alter the trajectory of their lives. For others, every mistake could be their last one.
The film follows the story of Lynn Kang (Callina Liang), a brilliant young student who receives a scholarship at a prestigious school. Her father, Meng (Benedict Wong), works hard to provide for him and Lynn, but he wouldn't be able to afford her tuition if something were to happen – which is complicated by what Lynn does next. Wanting to help her friends, Lynn devises a cheating scheme for them to all pass their exams.
Undoubtedly, there are consequences if they get caught, and matters are further complicated with the inclusion of another student and fellow smart kid, Bank Adedamola (Jabari Banks), in the mix. The story showcases the inequalities of society and how some have everything to lose Unlike other teen films where kids cheat in tests because they can, there's a clearly defined purpose to Lynn's actions. There's an element of wanting to fit in with her new friends, but if she's caught, she knows it could be the end of her journey at the school.
At the same time, the other teens exploit her intellect for their own advancement. The reality remains that they have a luxury of having life made easier for them, but Lynn doesn't. Even if they get.
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