Two teenage boys in Copenhagen, brought together by chance, embark on a quest to find one of their mothers, discovering unexpected truths about themselves along the way.
The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim is a gentle Danish gay short film about friendship, attraction and the awkwardness of becoming aware that a familiar relationship may be changing. Anders Helde keeps the tone understated, allowing adolescent uncertainty to emerge through small moments rather than dramatic declarations.
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A close friendship between crew teammates is challenged when one discovers he's gay and attracted to the other.
Two teenage boys in Copenhagen, brought together by chance, embark on a quest to find one of their mothers, discovering unexpected truths about themselves along the way.
The Boy Who Couldn’t Swim is a gentle Danish gay short film about friendship, attraction and the awkwardness of becoming aware that a familiar relationship may be changing. Anders Helde keeps the tone understated, allowing adolescent uncertainty to emerge through small moments rather than dramatic declarations.
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