ComingSoon Editor-in-Chief Tyler Treese spoke with Turtles All the Way Down author John Green and director Hannah Marks about the romantic drama movie. The duo spoke about choosing their actors for each role and the impact the movie will have. The film will be released on Max on Thursday, May 2.

“The film follows the story of 17-year-old protagonist, Aza Holmes (Isabela Merced). It’s not easy being Aza, but she’s trying … trying to be a good daughter, a good friend, and a good student, all while navigating an endless barrage of invasive, obsessive thoughts that she cannot control. When she reconnects with Davis (Felix Mallard), her childhood crush, Aza is confronted with fundamental questions about her potential for love, happiness, friendship, and hope,” reads the movie‘s synopsis.