It is pedophilia plain and simple.
Technically, no, not at all.
If it had been a real life situation, of which lately there are plenty examples to choose from, between a teacher and a high school student, it would be treated like a crime, because it is a crime unless the minor in question is emancipated.
Except it’s not a teacher and a student, and it’s not a crime as I’ve stated numerous times.
I found it extremely ironic that in a year filled with sexual abuse revelations of all kinds coming to light, this movie in particular was so highly touted.
It’s almost like the movie has nothing to do with sexual abuse. Funny.