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After a long stint in gay conversion therapy, James, a young piano prodigy, returns home to his family farm and his emotionally-distant father, Richard. After Richard pressures James to give up his music career and take over the farm, James agrees as a way to make up for his past. Soon, however, James finds himself face-to-face with a former lover, Charlie, who wants to help him turn away from his new beliefs and family expectations and follow his dreams of studying music.
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Gary Goldstein Los Angeles Times 03/02/2017
It's a testament to Jack Bryant's lovely script and Kerstin Karlhuber's thoughtful direction that this controversial concept is handled with such even-handedness and grace. Go to Full Review Brian T. Carney Washington Blade 12/21/2022
An excellent debut film... Go to Full Review Amanda Jane Stern Film Inquiry 06/03/2021
Although it occasionally has pacing problems and loses some steam in the third act, it is ultimately a well-done indie film. Go to Full Review David Noh Film Journal International 03/07/2017
The chance, especially in these newly troubled days, to address an important, disturbing subject-sexual-conversion therapy-is completely blown by bad writing and direction. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Kevin M. @KAM88 Feb 7 Exceptionally well written and acted! The characters of James, his Dad Richard, and James’ boyfriend Charlie are interesting and engaging. The story unfolds in such a way that by the final scene the movie has successfully dealt with the major themes. It’s emotional and dramatic, strong, yet very sweet. All of the actors are standout, but Michael Grant, Tom Wopat, and Josh Green are exemplary. Highly recommend! See more marcelo f @Binho 12/22/2020 The various approaches that the film brings, shows how simple and true the script is. From beginning to end you hope that James will leave the parallel world that the Church created during his boarding school and be moved by the unfolding of the story with Charlie. Super ideat for lovers of simple love stories. See more Joel K @RT04171762 09/07/2020 A sweet portrayal of a teenager whose father sends him to a Christian sexual conversion camp. It demonstrates the torment of trying to change one's orientation. This is why several states have banned the conversion practice. So instead of ending in a potential suicide, we have a happy ending with all the main characters stepping up to reality. See more 05/23/2020 This movie's plot is so relatable and is realistic and timeless. It was an overall adorable movie that was very uplifting at the end, but my only wish is that the movie elaborated more on the deceased mother of James (the protagonist); what happened? What was her husband (Rich) like while she was alive? I also wish that the disturbing experience of conversion therapy in contemporary times was emphasized more. But overall, a wonderful, heartwarming LGBTQ+ film, and a definite must-watch in my book. See more Bradley J @RT44951549 04/30/2020 An interesting movie about an injustice, but the acting wasn't as good as I had hoped. I'm always more tolerant of LGBTQ films, but this was a bit of a struggle to watch. See more 06/12/2019 A bit of a quiet and slow film. Really heartwarming. If you're looking for a non cheesy gay romance film with a happy ending, this is the film to watch. See more Read all reviews
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Kerstin Karlhuber

Director

Tom Wopat

Richard Grant

Michael Grant

James Grant

Josh Green

Charlie Green

Gregory Harrison

Doctor Gallagher

Jennifer Taylor

Ruby

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Synopsis After a long stint in gay conversion therapy, James, a young piano prodigy, returns home to his family farm and his emotionally-distant father, Richard. After Richard pressures James to give up his music career and take over the farm, James agrees as a way to make up for his past. Soon, however, James finds himself face-to-face with a former lover, Charlie, who wants to help him turn away from his new beliefs and family expectations and follow his dreams of studying music.
Director
Kerstin Karlhuber
Producer
Kerstin Karlhuber, Tom Malloy
Screenwriter
Jack Bryant
Distributor
Breaking Glass Pictures
Production Co
Trick Candle Productions
Genre
Drama, LGBTQ+
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Mar 31, 2017, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Mar 27, 2017
Runtime
1h 30m
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