Hayley Kiyoko's new film "Girls Like Girls" is finally here. The new film, which marks Kiyoko's directorial debut, has evolved from a song of the same name that she released in 2015 and a book of the same name that she published in 2023. Kiyoko, who has called the film a love letter to her younger self, said that the story was inspired by her own experiences, saying in an interview with ABC News Digital, "I wish I had believed in a hopeful future for myself when I was younger." Maya Da Costa stars as Coley and Myra Molloy as Sonya in "Girls Like Girls."Courtesy of Focus Features
"I felt I lacked that representation just in media whether it was TV, film and books and so I really do hope 'Girls Like Girls' is a reminder to anyone of every generation that we all deserve to be loved by ourselves," she added. Popular Reads"Girls Like Girls" is a heartfelt queer coming-of-age story set over the course of one transformative summer. The film follows Coley, a teenage girl who moves in with her father after the death of her mother. As she navigates her grief and searches for a sense of belonging, Coley forms an instant connection with Sonya, a popular girl who quickly becomes her closest friend. As their bond deepens into romance, Sonya grapples with her fear of judgment and uncertainty about embracing her true self. Myra Molloy stars as Sonya and Maya Da Costa as Coley in "Girls Like Girls."
