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From director Lukas Dhont and starring Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, and Léa Drucker. CLOSE – Coming Soon.

RELEASE DATE: Coming Soon
DIRECTOR: Lukas Dhont
CAST: Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele, Émilie Dequenne, and Léa Drucker

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[Advent]

Oh boy this looks like a heartbreaker.

[johnboy]

I don’t know why, but I was so moved by the scene of them riding their bikes in different directions when they hit a fork in the road

[TerriblePerfection]

A few weeks ago the doorbell rang and when I opened it, the young son of our next-door neighbor was there with a male friend, shyly asking if they could retrieve their ball from our yard. They were holding hands, and I felt like crying to see their youthful innocence and simplicity. For sure they won't be holding hands much longer...

[avocadoguacamola]

I grew up in a strictly-religious dorm for boys for six years (middle school until high school). This happens a lot everytime someone gets close. And sometimes, they start believing they're romantically in love as well, while they simply love one another. It's crazy how the word "love" can become something to be ashamed of. It's a tender word. I love the word love. And me and my best friend alone experienced it as well back in middle school, but thankfully we're still friends until now that I almost graduate from college.

[brendenanderson]

As someone who worked in child care for 9 plus years I have strong feeling what this movie may be about and I’m glad to see it. I think this movie will discuss and show us that age where young boys are soft and best of friends. It will then show the transition of when boy develop the idea of being distant and not being able to be emotionally open with one another. I can’t wait to see it. And even if I guess wrong the movie still looks good.

[Animaxx]

Exactly my point! Girl friends can be seen holding hands and heads on necks. But society norms deem it “gay” if two boys were to do it. Sometimes they’re really just that close. Interested to see this movie’s message.

[HailToTheThieff]

Watched this one 3 weeks ago in theaters. It’s been years that a movie devistated me like this one did. Forgot how hard it was growing up as a kid. The acting, colors, music, … An absolute gem. When the end credits rolled, everyone just stayed seated to take a moment of the emotional impact. Still haunts me to this day to be honest.

[hellund]

Before anyone argues that the conversation around this film must inevitably be lgbtq and the interpretation has to conclude queerness between these two characters, can we agree that it's ok to allow a story between two same-sex characters to be about heterosexual friendship? Homophobia is one topic in this film, but I think toxic masculinity and the inability to be affectionate with male friends without being labeled is the bigger topic.

[toddpinkstonisgod]

Good to see A24 distributing more foreign-language films! That's been my main critique - hopefully more to come. There's a big wide world of great films from all over the world.

[sophiaisabelle]

This is going to be very emotional. I'm certain and aware of the fact that there's often stigma around male friendships. A24 guarantees the best quality films. They just never disappoint.

[LG-djqr]

This looks like a lovely and heartbreaking film. I work around children and most little boys are sweet, open and excited to express themselves but are confronted by bullies, and the demand to be tough so early. It is very sad and the older I get I recognize it. Because I didn't have sons I think I just wasn't always aware of the challenges they face.

[theroverart]

the cinematography and the colors they chose look absolutely stunning, what a gorgeous trailer

[Aboertmann]

These films continue to be a substitute for the meaningful conversations that I can't have with society in general.

[demacto]

I just watched this movie. I must say it broke my heart, it tore me to pieces, and I am left in tears. It's very rare that a film can make me have a breakdown, I've dealt with anxiety, depression and suicidal tendencies since I was 7, 8 or 9. I can't remember specifically the age but I remember the feeling. This film took me back to my childhood and how I evolved with my feelings and openness. This film is a masterpiece, I am grateful that stories like this are being shown and more talked about in the industry. I am hopeful about the future and how boys growing up can grow into their feelings and be honest and proud of themselves. Thank you for all who is involved with this project.

[MarijaCZadar]

I saw it yesterday in a small venue. Kept sitting after the credits started rolling out. Not just because my eyes were full of tears, but I needed to collect myself. Not one silent scene was too long. In every second of those scenes we could see or feel what the character on-screen was going through or thinking. Very powerful. Great writing, acting, directing, light, photography, music... A job well done.

[rabeetqureshi]

When someone suddenly leave you or start treating you like suddenly you are zero to them... I know that pain 💔

[Cinna]

This is probably one of my favorites films I've seen in at least a decade. I was engaged since the first minute and I let myself lose inside the world and characters. So real, beautiful and of course emotional. I felt dehydrated by the end credits. I can't praise the filmmakers and actors enough. 10/10

[GawxArt]

The most beautiful film if ever watched.

[bugorchard]

Half the comments are “this is going to make me sob” and the other half are “look at these friends being friendly and only friends, friends only, no other discussion allowed this is definitely not a commentary on the complexity of young relationships and coming of age” and it’s an interesting combo

[megamoviez]

A24 already has the best year they’ve ever had and it’s about to get even better between this, The Whale, and much more