Westona Pictures is bringing a wave of nostalgia to screens this spring with the March 3 VOD release of All is Fine in ’89, the new indie coming‑of‑age drama from writer/director Matthew Lupis. The film features a cast led by Adam Lupis—who also serves as co‑producer—alongside a talented ensemble portraying the students and teachers of Romano High on a night that marks both a personal and cultural turning point.
Set on November 9, 1989—the day the Berlin Wall fell—the story follows four students and two teachers as they collide at the last field party of the decade. What begins as a typical night of teenage chaos quickly becomes something deeper as friendships shift, secrets surface, and each character is forced to confront the uncertain future waiting beyond high school. Lupis’ direction channels the spirit of classic ’80s teen films like The Breakfast Club, Sixteen Candles, Fast Times at Ridgemont High, and Dazed and Confused, while grounding the story in the emotional realities of growing up during a time of national change.
The film uses the backdrop of a transforming America—the end of the Reagan era and the dawn of a post‑Cold War 1990s—to mirror the characters’ own transitions into adulthood. As Lupis explains, he’s always been drawn to “moments in history that define generations,” and All is Fine in ’89 captures that feeling through humor, heart, and a healthy dose of nostalgia. Adam Lupis adds that the film is “a universal experience of navigating adolescence amid societal shifts,” making it resonate far beyond its specific time period.
Beginning March 3, audiences across North America can rent or own All is Fine in ’89 on Digital HD through Apple TV, Prime Video, and Fandango at Home—just in time to relive the music, the fashion, and the unforgettable energy of a decade that shaped a generation.
