Two 13-year-old boys are best, best friends; smiling, affectionate and completely comfortable with each other. When “faggot” is bandied about at school, their relationship becomes strained. And worse. This is some interaction among family members and friends, but the major focus is the 2 young actors (Eden Dambrine, Gustav De Waele), who beautifully capture the joy and pain that this drama requires. It’s sensitively directed by Lukas Dhont, who based the story on his own experience at school. This is a sweet, touching look at guilt, prejudice and affection. Interestingly, it’s never determined whether either or both of them was gay. (In French with subtitiles) 
(4 / 5)
