My Girl is a coming-of-age film that follows an 11-year-old girl named Vada Sultenfuss, who lives in a funeral home with her father, Harry. Vada is obsessed with death and constantly worries about her health, as her mother died during childbirth. She also has a crush on her English teacher, Mr. Bixler.
As Vada navigates the challenges of growing up, she befriends a boy named Thomas J., who is allergic to everything. The two form a close bond and support each other through their struggles. However, tragedy strikes when Thomas J. dies after being stung by bees.
Vada's world is turned upside down by Thomas J.'s death, and she must come to terms with her grief and learn to cope with loss. Through this emotional journey, Vada learns valuable lessons about love, friendship, and the importance of cherishing the moments we have with the ones we care about.