Young Hearts (original title Young Hearts) is a coming-of-age romance that centers on Elias, a 14-year-old boy whose life changes when Alexander, another 14-year-old, moves in next door. As Elias begins to experience attraction and affection for the first time, he faces internal questions about identity, belonging, and emotional courage. The film focuses on naturalistic moments laughter, awkwardness, introspection, and moments of silence that define growing up. With support from his family and conflicts with friends, Elias learns to accept his feelings and navigate the complexities of young love. The story is gentle, heartfelt, and honest, bringing universal emotions of adolescence to life.
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Despite its tender and gentle story, the filmmakers cast real teens (ages 11–18) after auditioning more than 1,500 boys and the leads’ real personalities were used to shape their characters, making the film’s emotions feel almost documentary-like.
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