
Pim, the emotionally abandoned and affection-starved young gay son of a small seaside town's resident floozy, grows up dreaming intensely of a loving father who will someday come for him, but never does. Frequently home alone, Pim often spends time at a neighbor's house where another single mom and her two teenage children accept him matter-of-factly. As Pim is about to turn 15, he and neighbor boy Gino become each other's friend-with-benefits, entering a period of sexual awa... (Full plot summary below)
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Pim, the emotionally abandoned and affection-starved young gay son of a small seaside town's resident floozy, grows up dreaming intensely of a loving father who will someday come for him, but never does. Frequently home alone, Pim often spends time at a neighbor's house where another single mom and her two teenage children accept him matter-of-factly. As Pim is about to turn 15, he and neighbor boy Gino become each other's friend-with-benefits, entering a period of sexual awakening together. Life, however, is all about change, and while Gino (a couple years older) is ready to move on and move out, Pim is not, leaving Pim behind to carry on with his continuing crush for Gino (while Gino's sister Sabrina develops an unrequited crush for Pim).
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| JWRS. James WeggAs competent as the acting is, it's the filmmaking that brings this coming-of-age saga into the realm of brilliantly crafted cinema. |
| Windy City TimesRichard KnightThere's a chilly, wistful and rather matter-of-fact tone to the proceedings and this helps separate the rather run-of-the-mill aspects of the plot from the herd of teenager-in-love movies. |
| ViewLondonMatthew TurnerBeautifully directed, emotionally engaging coming-of-age drama with a sharp script, a strong sense of time and place and terrific performances from its entire cast. |
| Total FilmSam WigleyDrawing affecting performances from a fledgling cast, Defurne's film is a poignant snapshot of square-peg adolescent desire, vibrantly set against a colourful backdrop. |
| Time OutBen WaltersFamily life and adult power are central here, allowing for bittersweet engagement with emotions over time and the compromises of living in reality. |
| Little White LiesLaura BushellBrilliant, affecting filmmaking. A beautiful love story. |
| Daily Telegraph (UK)Tim RobeyComplicated nicely by the unrequited crush of Vergels' sister on their friend, it's a film of supple visual flair and delicately acted appeal: Florizoone in particular is the bee's knees. |
| Observer (UK)Philip FrenchAn understated film, strong on mood, a bit reminiscent of Shelagh Delaney's A Taste of Honey. |
| East Bay ExpressKelly VanceA reasonably realistic slice of lower-middle-class European life with a repressed protagonist named Pim. |
| Seattle TimesJohn HartlSplendidly acted, especially by Florizoone, whose every thought appears to register on his wide-open features, it's more than promising. |