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With the upcoming themed dance party serving as a pivotal event, Poppy leans into her wild side, undertaking a transformation that includes changing her hair to resemble her mother’s and stealing alcohol for the night. The juxtaposition of her past and present is forcefully illustrated during this party, where Poppy steals the spotlight, further complicating her life at the school. Her budding romance with the charismatic Freddie, the headmistress' son, lends the film its romantic subplot, while her interactions with Harriet heighten the stakes of her rebellious antics.