Keith
2008 · Directed by Todd Kessler
Original language: English
- drama
- romance
The story
Natalie is high school royalty, but her queen bee status falls apart when she falls for the new guy at school. Although Keith ignores her at first, they soon become friends -- even though Natalie suspects that Keith has something to hide. As the free-spirited Keith shows Natalie how to embrace what life offers, they grow closer -- until a secret tests the bounds of their relationship
What it’s like
A bright, conventional high school romance with a bittersweet undercurrent, the kind of teen drama that plays out in school corridors, friends' houses, and quiet one-on-one conversations. The mood moves from glossy popularity and cliquey pressure toward a warmer, more tender friendship and then toward a sadder, more serious turn, so it has an emotional rather than action-driven rhythm. The romance is sweet and earnest, and the drama builds slowly around a hidden illness that gives the later scenes their weight. Expect teenage crushes, status anxieties, and a few tearful confrontations, with no sustained violence and little graphic content; the most intense moments are emotional, not physical. It suits a lazy afternoon, a comfort watch with someone you're close to, or an evening when you want a gentle, tender story with a sad middle. It is aimed at viewers who enjoy coming-of-age romance and bittersweet teen drama, especially those who like a love story that takes its time to reveal what it's really about.
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