In a future where the wealthy never age, two friends’ lives are turned upside down after they sneak into an exclusive club. One struggles to find her place, while the other blends in effortlessly.

“Second Skin” is a heartfelt tribute to women and the pressures they face. The fear of being “nothing unless you’re young and beautiful” is embodied in the character of Marnie, who mirrors the unrealistic beauty standards imposed on women today—a world where Keanu Reeves is celebrated for dating a woman his age, underscoring the double standards between men and women. We’ve grown desensitized to the derogatory remarks targeting women’s appearances, with industries like Botox, plastic surgery, and beauty marketing almost entirely focused on them. From a young age, we’re conditioned to believe in a narrow definition of beauty.

With this theme at its core, “Second Skin” takes you on a journey into a near-future where wealth is synonymous with eternal youth. Marnie and her best friend Ivy sneak into a restricted club for the over-55s, only to discover that the reality beneath the surface is far from what they imagined. Their eyes are opened to a world where beauty is sometimes just skin-deep.