The film tells the story of a California teen (Sam Dillon) who is struggling to find his place in the world while coping with his dysfunctional family, slacker friends and a girl who doesn't know that he exists.
"Memoria" doesn't succeed in full, but it remains an intriguing addition to the "Palo Alto" extended universe, exploring Franco's fetish for miserable people with no-budget style and periodic emotional clarity.