Death surrounds us all. It’s an inevitable part of life, and for young Enoch (Henry Hopper), he has learned to embrace it in his own unique way. You see, he enjoys going to the funerals and memorial services of random people. He also has a ghost named Hiroshi who was a Japanese fighter pilot during World War II following him around. It’s because of this weird infatuation with death, however, that leads him to develop a relationship with Annabel (Mia Wasikowska), a terminally ill cancer patient.

Restless is a sometimes sweet, sometimes awkward drama about teenage love and how charming innocence can be. If you’re one to get all teary-eyed for a love story, better bring some tissues. The connection between Enoch and Annabel is something we’ve all experienced in the past with all the lovey-dovey moments. Unfortunately, they’re forced to mature their relationship as Annabel only has a short while to live. Can you really fall in love with someone at such a young age and with such little time left?

The chemistry between Hopper and Wasikowska is what keeps the film moving forward. They put on a believable performance that draws you into the relationship. There’s also the mystery surrounding Hiroshi (Ryō Kase) and why he’s attached himself to Enoch. The way fantasy is so well blended with reality is another nice touch of the film.

As good as it is, Restless isn’t for everyone. It’s very simplistic in that there aren’t any flashy scenes or overly dramatic acting. As a result, it can be somewhat boring at moments. The film is barely an hour and a half, though, so it isn’t that bad.

Cancer seems to be the subject of film this year and Restless deals with the ordeal as you normally expect a film to handle it. What makes it different is the fact that these are teenagers we’re dealing with here. It’s happy, sad and all the emotions in between. The film accurately captures the love between these two characters and replays it back to the audience to provide an experience that is both heartfelt and satisfying.

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