The coastal California community of Rock Haven is the perfect place for cute eighteen-year-old Brady and his loving mother to begin a fresh start. Their mission: to spread the word of the Lord. But while roaming the beach one day, Brady meets Clifford, a young man who is the complete opposite of him: outgoing and athletic as well as incredibly handsome. Their initial encounter stirs up feelings of homo desire that Brady has been suppressing. Once Clifford makes it clear that their attraction is mutual, Brady's conflicting feelings of religious obligation and natural impulse go into overdrive, and the two young men must navigate their confusion, lust and beliefs in order to come to a mutual understanding.
Cinematography
Hazy California light that makes repression look gorgeous
Acting
Hoagland's trembling restraint vs Alabado's easy confidence
Writing
Micro-budget dialogue that understands evangelical guilt
Director
David Lewis
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of a wave of 2000s queer indie films exploring religious repression, when 'Brokeback' opened doors but budgets stayed tiny.
Director David Lewis made three films with this same lead actor—clearly someone's muse was being fed.
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