IMDb 7.9 2024 HD

Young Hearts

Young Hearts

2024
Drama Romance
99 min NR BE
8.396 / 10
7.9 IMDB

14-year-old Elias increasingly feels like an outsider in his village. When he meets his new neighbour of the same age, Alexander, Elias is confronted with his burgeoning sexuality.

Personnel // Cast & Crew

Director Anthony Schatteman / Brecht Jansegers / Jeff Theys
Starring
Lou Goossens / Marius De Saeger / Geert Van Rampelberg / Emilie De Roo / Dirk van Dijck / Jul Goossens / Ezra van Dongen / Olivier Englebert

How Viewers Describe This Film

Common themes and sentiments

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Reviews

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Chloe Dubois
Mar 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

'Young Hearts' is a refreshingly honest and sensitive portrayal of a young boy’s journey into self-awareness. The film excels in its nuanced depiction of Elias’s internal world, wonderfully brought to life by Lou Goossens. The introduction of Alexander,…

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Marcus Bellweather
Mar 11, 2026
3.0 / 5
3.0

While 'Young Hearts' tackles a significant coming-of-age theme, its execution feels somewhat reserved. The narrative follows Elias, a 14-year-old grappling with his sexuality, whose life takes a turn with the arrival of Alexander. Lou Goossens and Marius De…

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Isabelle Moreau
Mar 11, 2026
4.5 / 5
4.5

This is a beautifully observed portrait of adolescent vulnerability. 'Young Hearts' captures the disorienting yet exhilarating process of understanding one's own desires with remarkable clarity. Lou Goossens is a revelation as Elias, conveying a world of unspoken emotions…

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Arthur Pendelton
Mar 11, 2026
3.5 / 5
3.5

'Young Hearts' presents a familiar, yet earnest, narrative of a young boy’s foray into self-discovery. The film’s strength lies in its commitment to portraying the internal landscape of Elias, a character who feels profoundly out of step with…

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Eleanor Vance
Mar 11, 2026
4.0 / 5
4.0

A tender and affecting exploration of adolescent awakening, 'Young Hearts' arrives with a quiet confidence that belies its sensitive subject matter. Lou Goossens delivers a compelling performance as Elias, a boy adrift in the awkward currents of growing…

FAQs

The arrival of Alexander, a new neighbour of the same age, serves as a pivotal plot device in 'Young Hearts'. His presence directly confronts Elias with his own developing sexuality, acting as a catalyst for self-awareness and emotional exploration. This new relationship challenges Elias's existing sense of self and his place in the world, driving the core of the film's narrative forward.