 The Unidentified is a film that deals with today s youth culture, a generation that wants to make a difference in the world but doesn t know how or why or what they would do if they had the chance. We see this through the eyes of Estlin a restless 24-year old scraping by in New York while trying to break into a career in journalism. The story is divided into three sections. The first involves Estlin trying to express his love for his best friend, Brooke, a young radical determined to bring social justice to the world. Although a romance has never materialized between them, they have always been aware of their ambiguous love for each other. But Brooke, disgruntled with society and unhappy with New York, is set on moving. During her going away party, an increasingly drunk Brooke and Estlin alternate between confessing their love and pushing each other away before she leaves the next morning. The next section follows Estlin s relationship with Sophie, an old friend he meets by chance at a flapper costume party. The two immediately hit it off and dive into an intense romance. Sophie, an affectionate but elusive artist, proves to be far more complicated than her blithe, optimistic exterior leads Estlin to believe. As he peels away the layers of her tightly guarded secret he discovers the trauma of a national tragedy at her core. When the relationship deteriorates Estlin is left wondering whether his pursuit of the truth was worth the sacrifice. In the final section Estlin sets out on his own to find his place in the world. A local newspaper gives him the opportunity to cover an anti-war protest in Washington DC. Upon arriving he becomes inspired, puts down his pencil and participates in the march. But as the protest escalates, he is forced to question his ideals. Will he allow himself to slip into a state of apathy or maintain his desire to change the world?