My Girl

Overview

In "My Girl," Vada Sultenfuss, a young girl fixated on mortality, grapples with her mother's passing and her father's funeral home business. She harbors a crush on her English teacher and enrolls in a summer poetry class to catch his attention. Her loyal best friend, Thomas J., who has numerous allergies, stands by her side through her struggles. However, the dynamics shift when Vada's father employs Shelly and starts developing feelings for her, leading Vada to confront her insecurities and the complexities of growing up.