This play chronicles a year in the life of Josie Alibrandi, a third generation Italian-Australian on the brink of adulthood. In her last year of school Josie grapples with the awkwardness of first love, the grief of unexpected death and discovers the secrets of her family history. It's a turbulent year for Josie as she seeks to define her place in the world. Brimming with warmth, humour and vitality, Looking for Alibrandi puts the desire to be independent against the need to belong in a story that will appeal to all ages. The full screenplay and stills from the film are published here with an overview from Anna Maria Dell'oso and an essay from author Melina Marchetta about adapting her award-winning novel for the screen.