The Way Things Used 2 B

Submitted By: Kurstin Moser

The Way Things Used 2 B follows Jenny, a once-popular college dropout who thought she had her future all mapped out, only to find herself adrift and stuck back home after plans fall apart. When she reluctantly takes a job at her local country club to make ends meet, Jenny unexpectedly runs into Darren, an old classmate she hasn’t seen since their high school days. Their reunion forces Jenny to confront unresolved feelings about her past choices, lingering insecurities, and what “success” and happiness really mean to her. Through a series of awkward yet heartfelt encounters, the film leans into the emotional pull of nostalgia and the charm of early-2000s rom-com styling. Jenny and Darren’s interactions highlight the awkward magic of human connection—where a simple conversation or shared memory can stir up both humor and deeper self-reflection. In reconciling with Darren and the world she left behind, Jenny begins to see that life isn’t meant to be lived in rewind; sometimes the way things used to be is just a starting point for who you’re becoming.