The read
It runs a compact 1h 29m.
Synopsis
On his wedding day, Paul is confronted by the sudden return of Joseph, a boy he lost touch with twenty years ago. The burning memories of that summer of 1983 resurface, overwhelming him with doubts about a lifetime of choices and the emotions of a forbidden love. As teenagers, their dazzling romance sparked relentless, violent homophobic harassment—until one tragic night changed their lives forever. Now, twenty years later, the past comes crashing into the present.
Ratings
TMDB6.9/10
20 audience votes
Key crew
- Thierry BinistiDirector
- Alain LayracScreenplay
- Alexis BayetScreenplay
Cast
- Max LibertPaul (adolescent)
- Alexis RosenstiehlJoseph (adolescent)
- Émilie CaenBlanche
- Roby SchinasiPaul
- Jérémy KaponeJoseph
- Julien TortoraCharles
- Pauline BressionAna
- Constance DolléIris
Stills
Themes
franceforbidden lovecoming of agefirst lovelgbtsexual awakeninglgbt teenyoung lovershomophobic attackgay themeboys' love (bl)school bullying