Pepijn and George’s steady, seven-year relationship is shaken up after they allow a young student named Cas to sleep on their couch until he finds a place of his own. Gradually, both men fall head over heels for Cas’ laconic charm and it forces them to reconsider their many long-term plans. Is Cas’ presence endangering their relationship or is he actually a blessing in disguise?
Acting
Felix Meyer's silent smolder that ruins two men's lives.
Direction
Van den Berg stretches 50 minutes into an eternity of tension.
Director
Joris van den Berg
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Director Joris van den Berg shot this in his own Amsterdam apartment to keep costs minimal; the couch is reportedly still there.
The film quietly subverts the 'gay coming out' genre by starting with an established couple and asking harder questions about staying in.
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