North Sea Texas (2011)

A teenage boy's search for love finds him fixated on a boy who lives nearby.

Director:

Bavo Defurne

Writers:

André Sollie (novel), Bavo Defurne

Stars:

Ben Van den Heuvel, Eva van der Gucht, Thomas Coumans

3 wins & 4 nominations.

Cast

Complete credited cast:
Ben Van den Heuvel	...	Young Pim
Eva van der Gucht	...	Yvette
Thomas Coumans	...	Zoltan
Katelijne Damen	...	Marcella
Nathan Naenen	...	Young Gino
Noor Ben Taouet	...	Young Sabrina
Mickey	...	Mirza
Patricia Goemaere	...	Simone
Daniel Sikora	...	Maurice
Victor Zaidi	...	Julien
Jelle Florizoone	...	Pim
Nina Marie Kortekaas	...	Sabrina
Mathias Vergels	...	Gino
Luk Wyns	...	Etienne
Ella-June Henrard	...	Francoise

Storyline

Pim, the emotionally abandoned and affection-starved young gay son of a small seaside town's resident floozy, grows up dreaming intensely of a loving father who will someday come for him, but never does. Frequently home alone, Pim often spends time at a neighbor's house where another single mom and her two teenage children accept him matter-of-factly. As Pim is about to turn 15, he and neighbor boy Gino become each other's friend-with-benefits, entering a period of sexual awakening together. Life, however, is all about change, and while Gino (a couple years older) is ready to move on and move out, Pim is not, leaving Pim behind to carry on with his continuing crush for Gino (while Gino's sister Sabrina develops an unrequited crush for Pim).

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Plot Keywords:

gay | sexual awakening | caught in the act | male male kiss | teenage love | 

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Genres:

Drama | Romance

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site [Belgium]

Country:

Belgium

Language:

Dutch German French English

Release Date:

2 November 2012 (USA)

Also Known As:

North Sea Texas

Filming Locations:

Ostend, Flanders, Belgium

Box Office

Opening Weekend USA:

$4,487, 4 November 2012

Gross USA:

$28,307

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$58,436

Company Credits

Production Co:

Indeed films, Mollywood, Eén

Technical Specs

Runtime:

98 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The young Pim parts his hair on the left, contrary to Gino, who Pim has a crush on. The slightly older Pim now parts his hair on the right like Gino, with whom he has fallen unalterably in love.

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Goofs

Pim's page with drawings of Gino on it changes between cuts.

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Quotes

Gino: Shit weather. Can I come in?

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Crazy Credits

With the Support of our Belgian Tax Shelter Partners...

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Soundtracks

Transistor
Music written by Adriano Cominotto (as Cominotto)
Performed by Adriano Cominotto

User Reviews

A Gay Love Story

If you go looking on netflix you will find there are dozens of gay themed movies. I ended up finding this dutch movie called North Sea Texas. You have a teenage boy named Pim. He has mother who is a singer and accordion player. She spends most of her time away from the house partying rather than raising her child. Pim spends most of his time at a neighbors house. This is where he meets a boy named Gino who he falls in love with. Pim likes to dream about things including drawing pictures of Gino.

There are some loves scenes in this movie between Pim and Gino. There is some stuff you might object to. Some people may not like the idea of guys kissing. Otherwise this movie is pretty clean. There is no violence in this movie. This is an interesting movie about teenage boys who fall in love. This movie shows a gay teenager named Pim whois a lot stronger that most people. He isn't confused in any sort of way. Pim isn't afraid to express his feelings towards Gino. This is a movie worth watching. It's a lot different that your typical love story.