Awkward, weird, steamy - romance has a lot of flavors, as do the films in this block. This block of quirky, uplifting films follows characters navigating dating disasters, crushes, and high-stakes misunderstandings. These stories remind us that the road to love is rarely straightforward—but the detours are worth it.

No Time To Talk

A young man must contend with his anxiety personified as he navigates the many difficulties that come with friendship, romance, and a chaotic club atmosphere.

Party Monster

A young man must contend with his anxiety personified as he navigates the many difficulties that come with friendship, romance, and a chaotic club atmosphere.

After accidentally coming out of the closet, Deena must undo her mistake through the only logical method: time travel.

Back to the Closet

After accidentally coming out of the closet, graduating high-schooler Deena Vandermeulen attempts to undo her mistake through the only logical method: time travel.

At a speed dating event, Brie and Luke decide to go against the grain and share their deal breakers. What starts as a playful exchange develops into a debate when Brie opens up about having herpes. Through a charged conversation about stigma and sexual health, the characters explore their vulnerabilities and learn that things are rarely black and white.

Deal Breakers

Two people connect at a speed dating event until an unexpected topic comes up.

Milly and Owen have been best friends since high school. They’ve been through everything together - college, broken hearts, career choices, health crises. Milly is Owen’s hype man. In fact, he can’t do much without her. The problem is that Milly has been in love with Owen for years but he has no idea. Now in their late 30s, Milly wonders how long she can continue like this.

A Stupid Man

Owen wants his ex-girlfriend back but he needs his best friend Milly's help. Will she come through or does she have other ideas?

When queer Catholic schoolgirl Bridget gets her period during Ash Wednesday Mass, she embarks on an odyssey with best friend Erin to find a tampon and make it back in time to get their ashes - or else they're suspended.

Ash Wednesday

Mario's perfect pitch makes his life methodical. Juana, reckless, wants piano lessons. Despite being opposites, they will find new ways to love.

Like a fish in the water

Mario's perfect pitch makes his life methodical. Juana, reckless, wants piano lessons. Despite being opposites, they will find new ways to love.

Antek, an outspoken boy from a wealthy home with patriotic traditions and a passion for classical music, fell madly in love. The object of his desires is Kuba, a teenage drug dealer.

Stimulants & Empathogens

Antek (18), a closeted teenage gay from a wealthy family, invites a drug dealer - Kuba (18) - he has a hopeless crush on - to his villa under the pretext of another drug transaction.

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