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   This is a story of childhood's lost innocence as two very close friends, Leo and Remi enter high school and adolescence.

    It's a universal story that is so emotional and heart wrenching, that at times is hard to watch. Taking place in a small town in Belgium, Leo and Remi have grown up together, the best of friends. When they start the new school year, their intimate friendship is misperceived by new classmates and life begins to change for the boys. 

    The film stars Eden Dambrine as Leo and Gustav De Waele as Remi. The are both terrific but young Mr. Dambrine takes things to another level. His acting is so pure and real that he will take your breath away and in many scenes, tear a hole in your heart.

     Directed and co-written by Lukas Dhont, there is so much to unpack in this tender, emotionally rich story that discussions about the film could last for hours. This is Belgium's well deserved Academy Award nomination for best International film.

      In French with subtitles and currently only in theaters.