A single mother becomes increasingly concerned when her fifth-grade son starts exhibiting bizarre behavior. She suspects his teacher of abuse and confronts the school about it, only to be met with indifference. As she digs deeper, she uncovers a twisted web of bullying, friendship, and secrets. Her quest to protect her son leads her to uncover shocking revelations that challenge her perception of reality.
Leo and Remi, two thirteen-year-old best friends, have their unbreakable bond tragically torn apart. This emotionally transformative film explores the intersection of friendship, love, identity, and healing.
The Long Day Closes is a semi-autobiographical film set in 1950s Liverpool. It follows the story of a young boy as he navigates his way through life, exploring themes of love, loneliness, and the challenges of growing up. The film beautifully captures the nostalgia of the era, with scenes depicting family relationships, sing-alongs at the movie theater, and the magic of fireworks and bonfires. It also touches on sensitive topics such as corporal punishment, bullying, and the child's realization of his own homosexuality. The Long Day Closes is a heartfelt and poignant coming-of-age story that will resonate with audiences.
“Are you a man or a mouse?” asks the bandy trainer? Viggo answers with doubt but the team chant “MEN!”. After training, Viggo and Noel go home to Noel’s house and have a sauna. The friends start to compete on who is most manly, a tough competition where no-one really wants to be tough.
Pedro and Felipe are two 11-year-old boys who are very different but fall in love with each other. However, they will have to face prejudice and their own insecurities to be together.
Softie is a heartfelt coming-of-age drama that tells the story of a 10-year-old boy who is navigating questions about his sexuality. Living in a broken home in a public housing project, he forms a deep connection with his schoolteacher and explores his feelings and identity in a society that is not always accepting.
Chul-soo is a twelve-year-old boy who attends an acting training course. One day, the teacher arranges for him to rehearse a "love confession" scene with the prettiest girl in class, Yeon-hee, but he is unable to perfectly portray the feeling of his heart pounding. However, when his acting counterpart gets replaced with Soo-hyun, a male classmate, Chul-soo realizes that some emotions don't need to be rehearsed...
I am Leo is a heartfelt movie that delves into the journey of Leo, a non-binary individual, as they navigate their gender identity and the challenges they face within their family. With themes of acceptance, love, and self-discovery, this film beautifully portrays the importance of family bonds and the resilience of the human spirit.
The coming of age of Bram, a young boy navigating growing up with his best friend amidst complex feelings and sexual discovery.
Aswath's thirteenth birthday is the occasion. The celebrating family is confounded by Aswath's lack of enthusiasm towards the various gifts he receives. It turns out that Aswath has been harboring a surprising sentiment.
On holiday on a campsite by the seaside, Rémi, 10, is fascinated by Stéphane, 35, the father of one of his playmates. This is a new, confusing feeling for him. Nobody knows what he is going through especially not handsome Stéphane.
Four precocious preteens perfect their lip-synching and runway walks in anticipation of the biggest drag performance of their lives at Montreal Pride, in this fierce and joyous celebration of acceptance and self-discovery.
Tired of seeming invisible in their high school, and in an effort to make space for gender non-conforming kids in high school traditions, Jax makes a bid for the homecoming court.
Alma, petrified, does not know how to react when her son, age 8, wants to dress as a fairy and go to school. She asks advice from her neighbor, and eventually the entire building debates his right to behave cross-gender.
The film tells the story Hung, who was loved by his family as a child and lived in the protective arms of his parents. But the more the boy grew up, the more people slandered him about his gender. Pressure from family, and arguments from neighbors and people, the boy decided to run away to fulfill his "dream" of being himself, finding the light on the lottery stage. On stage, Hung becomes a charming and beautiful actress. People call her Hong Hoa, not Hung. She fulfilled her dream: to sing, to be praised, to be admired. But somewhere, deep inside her, there is still a smoldering wound called "family" - an emptiness that can never be filled.
Under constant pressure from her ex-husband, Nazanin should turn their child - Aban, nine years old - away from a very driven feminine taste. One day, Aban goes to the hospital thinking of undergoing life-changing surgery.
The trajectory of flamboyant bodies that expose themselves in their social networks, whether artistic or not, and use these spaces freely.
In 1980's Madrid, five-year-old boy Ivan is confronted with the birth of his new brother. His sister is Dad's favorite, and the newborn will be Mom’s favorite. So where does that leave Ivan? If only he could grow wings and get away from it all...
Based on a true story, Joy Noy revisits pivotal moments in the life of Jonny, a young man caught between his conservative family, an evangelical church and his emergent sexuality.
"Tyler" is a short film written and directed by Joel Junior, award-winning director for his first short film (Ice Cream and Tequila), and produced by Greg Davis (Drifter). "Tyler" is a comedic short film about a very intelligent 9-year-old, who tells his brother about his new crush. Funny, captivating and heartwarming, "Tyler" is another delicious movie with a very powerful and relevant message for the generations to come.
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