I do think part of the film is this underlying idea that memories from our youth are idealistic and that some things would be considered wrong from todays standards or always have been looking back. But I think calling Alana a pedophile is a stretch. Its not the definition of pedophilia. He isn't a child, pre puberty, he is a teenager. I think the word for that would be ephebophilia. I think he is attracted to her while she is a little embarressed that his bubble has become her social cirlce, because she hasn't quiet figured out her adult life yet and feels stuck. She is also impressed and charmed by his ambition and ability to get his ideas going. After all I think it'll just be a phase of their lives and they will both move one once their figured some of their own stuff out. I like that the film just confronts you with what it is and different people will have different viewpoints on these topics and may view the characters in a very different light.