"A film that treasures fragile thoughts and feelings, rare in a film these days." - G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
"Sweet and earnest, this is the kind of film that’s easy to wrap your arms around because it understands that coming of age is inherently traumatic." - Robert Daniels, RogerEbert.com
14-year-old Elias feels attracted to his new teenage neighbor Alexander. Soon he realizes that he’s truly in love for the first time. The interactions with his friends and family bring more questions than answers. Confused by his burgeoning feelings, Elias tries to sort out his inner chaos to prove that he is worth Alexander’s heart. (Strand Releasing)
Awards & Nominations
Winner - Generation KPlus, Best Film, Berlin Film Festival
Winner - Special Mention, NewFest: New York's LGBT Film Festival
Winner - Outstanding First Feature, Frameline San Francisco International LGBTQ Film Festival
Official Selection - Reeling Film Festival
The Film Center is ADA accessible. This presentation will be projected without open captions. The theater is hearing-loop equipped. For accessibility requests, please email filmcenter@saic.edu