Young Hearts

The peaceful charm of a Belgian village and the fairly straightforward life of 14-year-old Elias is disrupted by new neighbours who move into the house across the street. First of all, the same-aged Alexander, his new classmate and friend. Or is there something more? Elias is suddenly confronted with feelings he hasn't known before, a confusing and unsettling attraction he doesn't properly understand and is ashamed of. How can he tell his family, his friends at school, and his "girl" Valerie that his heart only beats faster when he's with Alexander? The Alexander who is clear about his orientation and will readily admit to Elias that he's into boys. Elias, in his confusion, his desire not to lose Alexander or Valeria, and his fear of public condemnation, becomes more and more entangled in lies, and it is only his grandfather who tells him the big secret: love is special and it would be a sin to let it slip through his fingers.