Aubrey Plaza makes a few welcome appearances in this well-crafted coming-of-age tale that wonders what you would ask your older self if you were able. And would you make different choices because of the answers.

Written and directed by Megan Park, this movie beautifully Canadian, shot up on Lake Muskoka, and making a number of Canadian references, it is as delightful and charming as our country.

It’s her eighteenth birthday, and Elliott (Maisy Stella) and her friends are planning on dropping some shrooms in celebration. They all have their trips, but Elliott has some how been able to conjure her future self (Plaza) and the two converse long into the night.

Showing up in her phone’s contacts, the conversation continues. Older Elliott tells her younger self to spend time with her family. Build those relationships. And no matter what she does, stay away from a boy named Chad (Percy Hynes White), who is working her family’s cranberry farm for the summer.

But can she?

With sharp and funny writing, the film is able to balance the fantastic element of an ongoing dialogue between past and future shelves with a heartfelt tale that reminds us not to take the time we have for granted.

Plaza, as always, is an absolute delight, and Stella brings the younger version of Elliott to life with a vibrant life that is passionate and endearing. You can totally buy that they are two versions of the same person.

And while most of the advice Older gives Younger is sound, especially as it to their family, she does keep some secrets, which will out before the story’s end, and lead to an equally heartbreaking and joyous moment.

Park delivers a fantastic film with absolutely wonderful female characters. And those characters are brought to life by talented actors who embody their roles wonderfully.

Oh, and the location work! Ontario’s lake country is on stunning display here, and is gorgeously shot.

My Old Ass is an absolutely delightful film. One that’s great for starting conversations – what would you ask yourself, tell yourself, or warn yourself about? Would you try and change your own existence by avoiding the mistakes you made in the past?

I was utterly charmed by this one. For me, everything in it just works. Script, pacing, performances. The story is able to hit those comedic and emotional moments with equal power and not overplay them.

Megan Park, you have a new fan in me, and I cannot wait to see what you do next!