Few films have studied the social pressures and expectations faced by young women of color in North America. The sharp and often anxious gap between cultural traditions and independence and acceptance among white peers is an overwhelming experience that only those who have experienced it can describe. In her impressive debut, Pakistani Canadian writer and director Haya Waseem explores family dynamics from a new perspective. The result is personal, intimate, and brought to life through an exciting new voice in Canadian cinema. Hillary (played by Arooj Azeem) is a Pakistani Canadian teenager living in the suburbs. As her freshman year was coming to an end, Sheila fell in love with her classmate Eden for the first time and longed for a kind of freedom that her parents (played by Azeem's real-life parents) were unwilling to provide. After losing her virginity in the Garden of Eden, Hillary suddenly broke up with her, and her sense of reality began to crumble, further distancing herself from her friends, family, and community. Azeem, as a woman who seeks autonomy and individuality while attempting to simply belong, has demonstrated impressive breakthrough performance. Quickening reminds us that immigrants and their children, especially people of color, are adapting to new lives, new goals, and new expectations, and may also struggle with mental health. We are not only delighted to be here. With Christopher Lew's exquisite photography, Waseem carefully crafted a refined and victorious image of a young woman who overcomes all obstacles and pursues happiness.