Being 17

"Being 17" is a poignant and powerful coming-of-age story that follows the complex relationship between two teenage boys, Damien and Thomas, Set against the stunning backdrop of the Pyrenees mountains, the movie explores themes of sexuality , identity, friendship, and family. Damien, a sensitive and intelligent boy, is struggling to come terms with his homosexuality, while Thomas, a rough and tumble farm boy, is grappling with his own demons . The two boys are forced to live together under the same roof when Thomas's mother falls ill and is hospitalized , and their initial animosity towards each other gradually gives way to a deep and meaningful bond. As they navigate their way through the challenges of adolescence, Damien and Thomas must confront their own fears and insecurities , and learn to trust and support each other . With an atmospheric and visually stunning setting, "Being 17" is a moving and thought -provoking exploration of the complexities of human relationships , and the universal struggle to find one's place in the world .

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