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Fresh out of high school, Zach gives up a full scholarship in the arts to look after his five-year-old nephew, sister and disabled father. Now restless and isolated, the gifted youth toils at a local diner; that is until he meets Shaun, a confident young writer. As the two hit the Californian surf and Shaun's mattress with equal enthusiasm, Zach begins to develop the courage he needs to follow his passions. find out more...

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Tobi and Achim have been best friends for years, as cox and oarsman they have helped their rowing team win several trophies in the past and are now looking forward to a big regatta in the countryside. As Achim's relationship with his girlfriend grows more serious, Tobi starts to realize that his feelings for Achim run deeper than he's willing to admit, he feels confused, unsure of himself and increasingly isolated. At the regatta the presence of an opposing squad made up of gay teens helps Tobi find out more...

"Josephine Decker has created a new style of thriller that employs allegory, incorporates touches of David Lynch as well as Magritte -esque imagery. Decker's setting of a remote farm feels like a metaphor for what turns out to be hell. The raw and emotional (and yes, sometimes funny) dialog tells a story that can seem familiar at points but really is meant to keep you guessing and off balance. I really enjoyed how the undertones of this film came to life through her very deft contrast of the find out more...