One Kiss
2016 · Directed by Ivan Cotroneo
Original language: Italian
- romance
- comedy
The story
Lorenzo, Blue and Antonio have a lot in common: they are sixteen, attending the same class in the same school in a small town in the northeast, each have a family that loves them. And all three, though for different reasons, have come to be isolated from other peers. Their new friendship helps them to resist, until the mechanical attraction and fear the judgment of others do not grasp them unprepared.
What it’s like
A grounded, coming-of-age mood built on school corridors, small-town routines and the quiet ache of being left out, with the emotional weight carried by its three teenage leads rather than by any spectacle. The vibe is tender and wounded, with moments of awkward humour and a rising sense of dread about what other people think. It suits a rainy afternoon or a quiet evening when you want something human and sincere rather than escapist. The pacing follows the characters' hesitations and slowly growing trust, and the arc is about three isolated sixteen-year-olds finding each other and then struggling with desire and exposure. The tension comes from social judgment and bullying, not from graphic violence. It is for viewers drawn to honest stories about adolescent identity, friendship and first feelings, especially those who appreciate LGBTQ+ coming-of-age drama with a gentle, reflective tone.
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