The Half of It” is a coming-of-age romantic drama that explores themes of friendship, identity, and unrequited love. The story centers on Ellie Chu, a shy, introverted high school student who makes extra money by writing papers for her classmates. When Paul Munsky, a sweet but inarticulate jock, asks Ellie to help him write love letters to Aster Flores, the girl he has a crush on, an unexpected friendship forms. As Ellie helps Paul woo Aster, she grapples with her own feelings for Aster, leading to a heartfelt and complex exploration of love and self-discovery. The film is a modern twist on the classic Cyrano de Bergerac tale.