Softie

Release Date: 2022-03-09

Overview: Ten-year-old Johnny stands out from his family and his tough neighborhood in Eastern France. He's sensitive, intelligent and interested in all kinds of things way beyond his years. With curiosity, he observes the ups and downs of his young single mother's turbulent love life. Things change when a new teacher, fresh from the big city, takes over Johnny's class. Mr. Adamski believes in Johnny and wants to open a new world to him. The sophisticated young teacher also intrigues the boy.

Rating: 7 / 10

Cast

Aliocha Reinert

as Johnny Jung

Antoine Reinartz

as Jean Adamski

Izïa Higelin

as Nora

Mélissa Olexa

as Sonia

Abdel Benchendikh

as Yliès

Crew

Ulysse Klotz - Music
Caroline Bonmarchand - Producer
Esther Lowe - Editor
Samuel Theis - Writer
Nicolas Desmaison - Editor

Reviews

badelf:

There's nothing new about a gay coming of age film. We've seen good ones before. Yet, this one has a peculiar and very real twist that makes it special. The story is told beautifully by Samuel Theis, ...