Movie Background

Softie

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.

Director(s)

Claire Burger

Samuel Theis

Cast & Crew

Antoine Reinartz

Antoine Reinartz

Jean Adamski

Samuel Theis

Samuel Theis

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Aliocha Reinert

Aliocha Reinert

Johnny Jung

Izïa Higelin

Izïa Higelin

Nora

Mélissa Olexa

Mélissa Olexa

Sonia

Abdel Benchendikh

Abdel Benchendikh

Yliès

Jade Schwartz

Jade Schwartz

Mélissa

Romande Esch

Romande Esch

Dylan's girlfriend

Meresia Litzenburger

Meresia Litzenburger

Mérésia

Danielle Dalhem

Danielle Dalhem

School director

Maïa Quesmand

Maïa Quesmand

Camille

Jonathan Zito

Jonathan Zito

Rodrigue

Séverine Larbi-Boucherif

Séverine Larbi-Boucherif

Séverine

Zaina Benhabouche

Zaina Benhabouche

Zahia

Meriem Thome

Meriem Thome

Grace

Yaniss Khedim

Yaniss Khedim

Houcine

Naoufel Aachach

Naoufel Aachach

Ousmane

Anwar Timakssat

Anwar Timakssat

Nabil

Yilès Saci

Yilès Saci

Aymen

Sofia-Maria Djelloul-Kheda

Sofia-Maria Djelloul-Kheda

Zineb

Claire Burger

Claire Burger

Claire

Details

GenresDrama
Runtime1h 33 mins
Released on09 Mar 2022
Languagefr
Produced InFrance

Reviews

badelf

8/10

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.

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Softie (Petite Nature) | Trailer | Film Fest Gent 2021