A shy teen girl mourns her beloved gay uncle's death from AIDS in 1980s New York and forms a healing bond with his partner.
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A shy teen girl mourns her beloved gay uncle's death from AIDS in 1980s New York and forms a healing bond with his partner.
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Fourteen-year-old June Elbus, shy at school and distant from her older sister, has only ever had one person who truly understood her: Finn Weiss - her uncle, godfather, confidant and best friend. So when he dies, far too young, of a mysterious illness, June's world is turned upside down. At the funeral a strange man lingers beyond the crowd. A few days later, June receives a package in the mail. Inside is a beautiful teapot she recognizes from Finn's apartment and a note from Toby, the stranger,...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Sexual content
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Central gay relationship explored through memories and conversations; references to intimacy without graphic detail.
Violence & gore
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No graphic violence depicted.
Profanity
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Occasional mild language in teen and family dialogue.
Substance use
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Background social drinking in 1980s adult settings.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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Central story of gay uncle and partner during the AIDS crisis; themes of love and acceptance.
Religious content
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No religious themes present.
Magic & witchcraft
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No fantasy magic elements.
Occult / demonology
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No occult or ritual content.
Political content
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Societal attitudes toward AIDS and homosexuality in the 1980s.
Self-harm / suicide
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No self-harm or suicide depicted.
Abuse & suffering
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Grief, family conflict, and suffering from the AIDS epidemic.
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