In My Girl 2, a teenage girl named Vada Sultenfuss embarks on a journey to find out more about her deceased mother, while also navigating the challenges of being a teenager. With the help of her stepfather, she unravels family secrets and learns more about herself along the way.

My Girl (1991) is a heartwarming coming-of-age film that follows Vada Sultenfuss, a young girl living in the 1970s. She navigates her adolescence with the help of her best friend, Thomas J., her father, and her makeup artist neighbor. Together, they face challenges, including Vada's hypochondria, her mother's death in childbirth, and the complexities of first love. This film explores themes of friendship, family, and the realities of growing up.