A typical spring break movie “The Exploding Girl” is not. Yes, there are parties and relationship troubles. But, when Ivy (Zoe Kazan) returns home to New York for her spring break, the filmmakers steer clear of the typical spring break cliques and delve into the complex emotions of a young woman who still trying to find her way.

Ivy arrives in New York still longing for Greg, a fellow college co-ed who audiences who only meet through a series of awkward phone conversations. She fills her vacation days with helping teach dance lessons, eating meals with her mother (Maryann Urbano), and reconnecting with her old friend, Al (Mark Rendall), who asked to stay at her mother’s apartment during the break. From listening to music together to knowing each other’s interests, it is clear that Al and Ivy share an unspoken bond.

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