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Close film review: Touching portrayal of a fracturing friendship

Tender tale of two boys' bond features impressive performances from young actors in central roles

March 2, 2023 17:52
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Cert: 12A | ★★★★★

In a small rural Belgian town, two 13-year-old boys, Leo (Eden Dambrine) and Remi (Gustav de Waele) are best friends who spend almost every waking hour in each other’s company.

With their respective parents’ blessing, the two often sleep at each other’s houses, even sharing the same bed.

After a perfect summer spent riding their bikes through sunny fields and helping out on Leo’s family farm, the boys start high school and are placed in the same class. At school, the boys’ friendship is put under scrutiny when a group of girls ask them if they are in a relationship.