Heartbeats
DramaRomance
Francis is a young gay man, Marie is a young straight woman and the two of them are best friends -- until the day the gorgeous Nicolas walks into a Montreal coffee shop. The two friends, instantly and equally infatuated, compete for Nicolas' indeterminate affections, a conflict that climaxes when the trio visit the vacation home of Nicolas' mother. The frothy comedy unfolds through narrative, fantasy sequences and confessional monologues.
VIBE
This film feels like a vibrant, yet bittersweet, exploration of young infatuation and the messy dynamics of desire. It's a visually chic and emotionally charged experience, oscillating between playful flirtation and the quiet ache of longing, all wrapped in a distinct, art-house sensibility.
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