as Mark : The timid protagonist searching for closure.
The film was released via 1091 Pictures and is available on several digital platforms: Back to Lyla (2022) - IMDb Back to Lyla (2022)
as Lyla : Mark's "effervescent" high school sweetheart. Emma Kenney as Rebecca : One of Mark's core friends. Chris Lee : A member of the childhood friend group. Tracie Thoms : Supporting cast member. Critical & Audience Reception as Mark : The timid protagonist searching for closure
Reviewers on IMDb describe it as a "cute" and "unexpectedly good" film that starts as a light comedy but evolves into a deeper, more emotional story about friendship and humanity. Chris Lee : A member of the childhood friend group
(2022) is an indie romantic comedy-drama directed by America Young that follows Mark, an introverted aspiring musician who believes he is dying from a rare brain condition. In a race against time, he reunites with his boisterous childhood friends for a road trip to find his high school sweetheart, Lyla, and get closure on why she left. Core Movie Information Release Date: June 28, 2022 (VOD). Director: America Young . Writer: Guillermo Noriega. Runtime: 1 hour 35 minutes. Genre: Comedy, Drama, Romance. Cast & Characters
The soundtrack features music by Arturo Cardelús, available on Spotify . Where to Watch
Despite being a low-budget indie, critics noted its solid performances and grounded character relationships.