When You Finish Saving the World

Evelyn and her oblivious son Ziggy seek out replacements for each other as Evelyn desperately tries to parent an unassuming teenager at her shelter, while Ziggy fumbles through his pursuit of a brilliant young woman at school.

About

Coming-of-age comedy-drama film that follows a high school student who plays folk rock music online to a growing fan base. His uptight mother does not understand his popularity. The film was written and directed by Jesse Eisenberg.

Trivia

Filming took place in Albuquerque, New Mexico between February and March of 2021. The movie premiered at the 2022 Sundance Film Festival.