Igby Goes Down

Igby Slocumb, a 17-year-old teenager brimming with rebellion and sarcasm, finds himself entangled in the complex web of an upper-class society that he struggles to relate to. Amidst a family dynamic defined by his unstable father's schizophrenia, mother's emotional detachment, and brother's ruthless ambition as a young Republican, Igby is determined to break free from this oppressive environment in search of a more authentic existence. His journey unfolds as he confronts the societal expectations thrust upon him by his affluent background while navigating the tumultuous terrain of adolescence and self-discovery.