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Softie

Softie

Petite nature

6.982

2022

93 min

Drama

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.

Softie

Petite nature

6.982

2022

93 min

Drama

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.

Cast

Aliocha Reinert

Johnny Jung

Antoine Reinartz

Jean Adamski

Izïa Higelin

Nora

Mélissa Olexa

Sonia

Abdel Benchendikh

Yliès

Jade Schwartz

Mélissa

Romande Esch

Dylan's girlfriend

Meresia Litzenburger

Mérésia

Danielle Dalhem

School director

Maïa Quesmand

Camille

Jonathan Zito

Rodrigue

Séverine Larbi-Boucherif

Séverine

Reviews

badelf

@badelf

2 years ago

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, and Aliocha Reinert is just incredible in this role.