In the summer prior to starting college, the smart yet rebellious Elliott has a surreal experience meeting her future self while on a hallucinogenic journey. This unexpected encounter triggers a comical and touching quest for self-discovery and first love as Elliott readies herself to bid farewell to her childhood abode.Megan Park, both the writer and director, skillfully utilizes the unique concept of a visit from one's future self in her charming and unpredictable second film to delve into the uncertainties of young love and growing up."My Old Pal" is not just a delightful teenage romance but also a lively modern comedy with a quirky twist on time-travel themes.Maisy Stella and Aubrey Plaza deliver a fantastic chemistry, portraying the youthful and confident Elliott with sass and the older Elliott with dry wit. The film's tender portrayal of Elliott's small hometown in her final days before adulthood beautifully captures her emotional evolution, invoking a nostalgic longing for moments that have yet to pass.