When I watch LGBTQIAP+ themed foreign films such as Young Hearts I question in frustration why terrible works such as Emília Perez that are nothing but clumps of stereotypes and bad acting are nominated for so many awards. Lou Goossens as Elias was outstanding. This boy has a bright future ahead of him as an actor. The scene where he came out to his mother seemed realer than I would expect from an actor this age. The agitated breath, the trembling hands, the pause and silence before saying what he wanted to say hit close to home. The understanding, welcoming and embracing also reminded me of my own experience that I know unfortunately isn't the standard. I loved everything about it, with the exception of the self-centered, narcissistic father up until the end. The grandfather-grandson relationship on the other hand was lovely to watch. This is a coming of age movie for every family to see. Filmed beautifully, it developed a love story between two teenage boys in the most appropriate, genuine tone possible. What a delightful experience!

An emotional movie about love in general, and first love in particular, and internalized homophobia, told in a very intimate and sensitive way. I particularly liked that it's not the typical LGBTQ+ story where everything revolves around the protagonist's rejection by their social circles, but rather it shows a occidental story set in 2024 where queer realities are pretty normalized, both at school and family levels.

Amybeth McNulty called this her "most underrated queer movie", and that it was the most beautiful movie she has ever seen in her life.

One of the best live stories i've seen in a very long time. The filming was real and not "hollywood". The acting was insanely great. I'm not crying you are. omg. Just wow.