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A Belgian-Dutch coming-of-age drama about 14-year-old Elias falling for new neighbor Alexander. Reviews praise its gentle first-love story and note minimal violence. Teen kissing, identity discovery and family friction drive the story rather than graphic content. The mood stays tender and observational. Best for teens exploring identity and romance themes.
Uplifting themes
Self-acceptance and honest friendship emerge through first love Elias learns to voice his feelings despite social pressure
Story (may spoil tone)
14-year-old Elias increasingly feels like an outsider in his village. When he meets his new neighbour of the same age, Alexander, Elias is confronted with his burgeoning sexuality.
Details
Violence No violence found in this title
No violence found in this title
Language Reviews note infrequent mild language in the teen dialogue. Swearing ne…
Reviews note infrequent mild language in the teen dialogue. Swearing never drives the coming-of-age tone
Sex / nudity First-love kissing and identity discovery appear on screen. Reviews not…
First-love kissing and identity discovery appear on screen. Reviews note no explicit nudity
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Bullying / discrimination Teen outsider status and rural social pressure shape the romance. Feeli…
Teen outsider status and rural social pressure shape the romance. Feeling different in a small community is a steady undercurrent
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Identity anxiety and loneliness appear in this low-key teen drama. The…
Identity anxiety and loneliness appear in this low-key teen drama. The distress stays quiet and emotional rather than clinical
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement No grief found in this title
No grief found in this title
Flashing lights We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
We have not confirmed whether this version contains flashing lights.
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Talk after watching
- Elias feels like an outsider before he meets Alexander. How do new friendships change self-image?
- First crushes can feel huge at fourteen. What helps teens talk openly with trusted adults?
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