How to Build a Girl (2019) Subtitles

Michael Sheen, Emma Thompson, Lucy Punch, Jameela Jamil

The movie 'How to Build a Girl' follows the story of Johanna Morrigan, a clever and imaginative teenager living in a cramped council house in Wolverhampton, England. Johanna is a misfit at her school and dreams of escaping her mundane life. She is an aspiring writer and music enthusiast who often escapes into the world of books and music to cope with her struggles. When her family faces financial difficulties, Johanna decides to take matters into her own hands. She reinvents herself as Dolly Wilde, a bold and brash music critic. With her newfound persona, she lands a job at a London-based music magazine and begins her journey into the world of music journalism. Johanna quickly adapts to the fast-paced and glamorous lifestyle of the music industry, but she soon realizes that the persona she has created is not who she truly is. As she navigates through the complexities of her new life, Johanna grapples with issues of self-identity, integrity, and the price of fame. She experiences the highs and lows of success, friendship, and love, and ultimately learns valuable lessons about staying true to herself. The movie portrays Johanna's transformation from an insecure teenager to a confident young woman, and her journey to discover her authentic self amidst the glitz and glamour of the music industry.