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7.0/10
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Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.Two school friends decide to start a pretend straight relationship in an effort to fit in.
- Awards
- 3 wins & 9 nominations total
Art Campion
- Sweeney
- (as Peter Campion)
Ally Ni Chiarain
- The Nun
- (as Ally Ní Chiaráin)
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Those who think this movie is bad, must have some hateful feelings in their bones, because it shows really well how gay people had to live back in the 90's. Not 10 out of 10, because the end may have been a bit better, but the movie itself shoes the struggle of being gay in the 90's and inn a country like Ireland very well. Please make more movies like this.
This lovely film captures just how closeted gay teenagers feel in a small town. It's bitter sweet but also beautiful. I love it.
Really loved this gentle film and a twist on a trope that is normally dominated by heterosexual narratives. Both the young actors are great with an excellent supporting cast. There's a beautiful use of a U2 song that I found surprising and definitely sprung on the tears. Would recommend.
If you are as tired as I am of depressing LGBT movies, where every time all you can see is eternal suffering, that's the movie you should definitely watch!
I loved the plot, I loved the actors, I loved everything. It's not cheep, the picture is beautifully made, it's light and full of hope.
A bit thank you to the authors, I've got enough on my plate in real life, so it's nice to distract myself with a movie like that.
A wonderful movie and apt scenario how most conservative 90s people treated the LGBT community and the fear of coming out in public. It beautifully portrays what true friendship is! The plot is great and the acting is just superb. A must watch!
Did you know
- TriviaThe film was set in 1995, two years after the decriminalization of homosexuality in The Republic of Ireland.
- GoofsAmber says that she wants to live in "Hackney, it's on the Victoria line." At this time Hackney had no Underground station; it still doesn't, it only has London Overground stations. The nearest Victoria line station is Highbury & Islington, two miles to the west.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Best LGBTQ+ Romantic Comedies (2021)
- SoundtracksCut Your Bangs
written by Sam Cook-Parrott
performed by Girlpool
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- Amber'le Çıkmak
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- Republic of Ireland(Entire film)
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- Gross worldwide
- $87,071
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