After popular high school senior Lola dies, her best friends reunite on their annual camping trip to honor her, only to discover murky secrets around her death that threaten to unhinge both her memory and their friend group. Indiana SpotlightExecutive Producer Laura Palmer was born and raised in Carmel, Indiana.Portions of the film were shot in West College Corner, Indiana.

Always, Lola

After popular high school senior Lola dies, her best friends reunite on their annual camping trip to honor her, only to discover murky secrets around her death that threaten to unhinge both her memory and their friend group.

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