Never Rarely Sometimes Always
Never Rarely Sometimes Always
What happens when a teenager in rural Pennsylvania faces a pregnancy with no support? Never Rarely Sometimes Always follows seventeen-year-old Autumn and her cousin Skylar on a clandestine bus journey to New York City, a trip born of necessity in a place that offers few options. This 2020 drama, directed by Eliza Hittman, unfolds with a quiet intensity, capturing the bureaucratic hurdles, financial strain, and emotional toll of seeking healthcare far from home. The film’s title emerges from a pivotal, devastating scene inside a clinic, where a simple multiple-choice questionnaire reveals a lifetime of hidden pain. Hittman’s direction is unobtrusive and deeply humane, crafting a narrative that feels less like a story and more like a document of a real-life ordeal. Blending elements of a road movie with a social realist drama, it tackles themes of female friendship, resilience, and the systemic obstacles young women navigate. Viewers should watch for its raw authenticity and the powerful, understated performances that make this intimate journey an unforgettable and profoundly moving experience.









