Lonely Country
In 1950s rural Ontario, a closeted gay man meets a hitchhiker at a gas station. Offering him a place to stay, he must face his long-hidden desires.
The Boy in the Ocean
A German boy, Mathias, discovers his sexuality on a sailing boat in Denmark. Surrounded by water, trapped on the boat with his parents, who still treat him like a child. He wants to get on land to have new experiences.
Water
James, leading a reclusive life in a lavish castle, finds himself drawn to an injured, attractive Swedish soccer player, sparking an unexpected connection and potential for companionship.
Juan Gabriel Is Dead
Best friends Beto and Daniel spend most of their time together. Daniel struggles with his gender identity just to hide his feelings for Beto. To be himself he has to overcome his fear by showing Beto what he truly feels.
Suspendu
In an important classical dance conservatory, a boy falls while rehearsing. He injures himself, but it is the day of the exam, and he refuses to quit. He tries to face his dance partner and classmates, while convincing himself his body has no limits.
On Another Note
Nathan, after quitting his job, encounters his dreaded high school music teacher, Mr. Richmond, when his car breaks down, forcing him to confront past conflicts to move forward.
About Him: Suspect Behaviour
Damien finds himself in comprising positions with his brothers best friend, Vincent.
Photographs
A college student needs a model for his portfolio and Greyson needs new photos for his dating apps.
I Was Wrong
A gay man’s perspective is upended when an unexpected guest shows up at his brother’s bachelor party.
Haus
Makai is a young homeless gay boy staying on his friend Trevon’s couch. As they get ready for a night of competition at a local Kiki Ball, Makai is pushed to face his disapproving older brother. Wanting an escape from the turmoil at home, he stands his ground when the community he has grown to love comes under threat.
Captains
During a hard-fought, tense cup semi-final, the two captains of a football team have an argument that ends up revealing a secret buried in the dressing rooms of the first division: the silence of gay footballers.
Waking Up in Vegas
Yael is at the beginning of puberty and is searching for his own identity between his virile big brother and his queer best friend Aaron. In the process, he not only questions himself, but also endangers his friendship with Aaron.
The Pass
On holiday, Ben rejects advances from a man named Sam to visit a private beach called The Pass. There, he meets Christopher, whose repressed desires lead to aggression, leaving Ben fearful as he tries to navigate the situation.
Rue des roses
It’s Father’s Day and Mehdi is impatient to see his daughter. He now lives a perfect life with boyfriend Axel, but will his precocious princess accept this situation?
Adolescence
The last day of summer holiday is also the last day of their rash childhood for James and his best friend, Simon. James moves out the next day, but there are still things that he never got to speak out loud.
Event Horizon
Gabriel discovers he has HIV and he decided to tell everyone.
Go Daan Go!
Daan discovers his mother’s old swimming medals and is inspired to pursue the sport. Encouraged by his teacher to join a local club, he faces resistance from his mother, who fears he shares her heart condition. Ignoring her warnings, Daan secretly begins training for the 2018 Youth Olympic Games. Can he follow his dream – and will his parents support him?
The Men’s Room
Thomas’ anonymous park rendezvous takes a dangerous turn when he discovers his partner is an undercover cop, unraveling a web of desire, fear, and betrayal.
Eric
Tucked away in a forgotten and isolated motel, a ‘lad’ meets a returning soldier coping with post-traumatic stress disorder. The brief encounter is a soft collision of two characters both lost and trying to find themselves within each other.
The Wilding
Juvenile inmate Malcolm faces a tough decision between securing parole and protecting his beloved inside the system.
Chavo
Tommy’s grill is a meeting place for the Romani community. Here a motley crew of people gather to eat and talk. When a young man visits the restaurant one evening, rumors begin to spread and Tommy is forced to revisit traumatic memories.
A Kiss Too Many
Right after marrying Maria, Ciro learns that she may have been unfaithful during her addio al nubilato party. The discovery pushes him to question his choices and even his sense of self. But when Maria arrives in the middle of the night, Ciro is not alone in his own bedroom.
Taps
A simple misunderstanding puts Akshay and Rohan’s domestic idyll on shaky grounds. Set over the course of an evening.
Warsha
Away from everyone’s eyes, a Beirut crane operator is able to live out his secret passion and find freedom.
Under the Crescent Moon
High school friends Abdul and Jerryl share a teasing closeness filled with playful touches and lingering glances. As their bond deepens, unspoken feelings begin to surface. Yet Abdul, raised in a devout Muslim household, struggles with guilt, fearing that his love defies his faith.
Twins
Daniel, on the eve of his wedding, reunites with his one true love – his identical twin brother Jan. For the last five years he’s been running away from his feelings. Now, on his stag night he is being tested once more.
Jain
Tensions rise when Fabi and Benni confront prejudice and identity during a party, forcing Benni to choose between loyalty to his friend and confronting his own feelings.