Young Hearts

In an idyllic countryside town in Belgium, young Alex moves in next door to Elias, a popular 14-year-old with a fun-loving family. Excited about the new kid in town, Elias soon becomes fast friends with Alex, even making a trip into the city to meet some of Alex’s family who run the local drag club. When Alex reveals he has dated boys before, Elias realizes he likes Alex more than just a friend, throwing him into a crisis of identity. Elias must find out if he can be as free in his own sexuality and desires as Alex seems to be. Director Anthony Schatteman’s first feature Young Hearts is a giddy ode to teenagehood with its winsome and warm-hearted exploration of fierce young love.