Never Been Kissed

• Romance
• Comedy
• Drama

A painfully endearing romantic comedy, *Never Been Kissed* explores the anxieties of belated coming-of-age through the unique premise of a journalist infiltrating a high school as a student. Josie Geller’s return isn’t about typical teen drama, but a deeply felt quest to understand a world she once desperately wanted to escape, and to confront lingering insecurities about her own awkward adolescence. The film’s humor delicately balances the comedic sting of re-experiencing high school with a surprisingly tender exploration of loneliness and the pursuit of genuine connection, specifically the unexpected emotional complexities of a student-teacher attraction. It’s a story about rewriting past narratives, not through power or social climbing, but through vulnerability and finally allowing oneself to be seen—and accepted—for who they truly are, offering a uniquely comforting and nostalgic experience.