The film centers on a girl named “Milla” (Eliza Scanlen), who is seriously ill, and her relationship with an older guy called "Moses" (Toby Wallace), much to the dismay of her parents, Ben Mendelssohn and Essie Davis. She’s drawn to him, but their worries seem justified when he's discovered attempting to steal medication from them. However, it soon becomes clear that “Milla’s” carefully managed life of medicine isn’t…

It’s genuinely difficult to present narratives about growing up in a fresh and engaging way, and the combination of a serious illness and an ethically dubious romantic relationship—as seen in 'Babyteeth'—makes the film remarkable for how successfully it manages nearly every aspect. The actors and everyone involved clearly gave their best efforts, which leads to a movie that’s just as emotionally painful as other film…