zif ofoz the plot is highly predictable, characters are one dimensional, then the story ends!every character (except Laurent) in this story is so transparent and stolid you can guess their reactions far in advance. Laurent is so over the top in his self abusive emotional explosions i could not believe Cedric would become his lover. their attraction is not explained - it just happens. and the wooden parents of Laurent move like mannequins through the entire film.the only believable character is Carole as she actually brings he character to life! and she is beautiful ! ! ! the Cedric character is for sure eye candy, but the Laurent character runs around in such bad attitude i just wondered whats the deal with him?no --- i didn't care for the film.

Carl Alangare Thoughts, At first I felt like this film was going to be of those other common young adult homosexual films with a lot of sexually explicit scenes. Not to mention, I've only got two years of French under my belt which enabled me to see the film in a different light. No matter, as I patiently sat through this film I started to grow an symbiotic affection for the characters and the problems they were dealing with. Nearing the end of the film, I found myself to be on the end of my chair pensively waiting on how the film will close which is something that I will keep unsaid for those who haven't had a chance to watch the film yet.Plot Line, In my grand line-up of films that I've watched throughout my short span of life, this film has surely not ranked as a wage earner for the week. On account that I felt like the plot was being pushed onto me and there was a poor establishment of the characters and their lives. I also found the plot line to be one-sided which always kept me asking questions on what's going on in the scene. What I did admire was the Director's ability to thematically connect one scene to another, meaning his usage of one life event to fuel the other. For example, the phone call to Cedric's mother from Laurents' and their meeting at the local diner and then Laurent's mother leaving on the train with a lot of thoughts on mind. Aesthetics, I felt that the Cinematographer could have really improved on the angles in which he captured some scenes. At times, I was squinting and even focusing so hard onto the film to see what was going on and who was in it that I was utterly let down when I took in too much for my own good. I would also recommend the use of more cuts and transitions in and throughout the scenes because it would allow the viewer to have more of a personal look on what certain characters were doing. In certain moments of the film, I felt like I was watching Rope by Alfred Hitchcock because of the camera pans.Ultimately, I would advise all whom enjoy to watch films about homosexual adversity to watch this one. This film certainly brings in the component of love with the acting and empathy from the viewer on the events that take place throughout the story. A common theme that is widely seen in homosexual orientated orientated films, but surely something worth watching if you've got the time to spend.Hope you Enjoy!

Mystical_lonewolf this French film is without a doubt, the most beautiful film made. I am glad to see that there are films of gay people in a realistic matter and not in a stereotypical way where they die of AIDS, be murdered, act all flamboyant and with a lisp, or anything negative like American media used to do and are still doing but less and less. We need more positive films like this where there's an issue of coming out to people, being in a relationship, living life with a job, place to live, and more. This is a must see. I love it so much, i doubt there is any reason to dislike this film. Definitely deserves a ten! or an Eleven! ah, maybe infinite out of ten! kudos to the people making this film. Laurent and Cedric are totally awesome characters and their scenes keeps me grinning.

mesiah527 ***some spoilers***I saw this movie and was totally amazed. If you love foreign films you have got to watch this one. Although considered of the "gay-themed" Genre, it totally transcends that label. It captures the essence of extreme passion, especially when Cedric and Laurent first get together; how one has to hide his true self for acceptance, especially from his family; and how a family, especially mother's, react to their son being gay. One aspect of gay-themed movies often neglected is how a gay man's female best friend always yearn for him, even though she has a lowly chance of ever getting with him.THe acting was superb, you really feel like there was real chemistry between the two main characters, although in some scene you could sense that Thouvinin was uncomfortable with the kissing. Gearen-Tillie, was in total control of his character, he was gay but not feminine: counter-intuitive to most other gay-themed movies.