North Sea Texas (2011)

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

Director:

Bavo Defurne

Writers:

Bavo Defurne (screenplay by), Yves Verbraeken (screenplay by)

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

Did You Know?

Trivia

"Texas" in the title refers to a bar named Texas at the location near the European North Sea.

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Goofs

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

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Quotes

[last lines]
Gino: Can I come in?
Pim: Your sister's not here. On Monday, Tuesday and...
Gino: I came to see you.
Pim: I'm living here temporarily. What do you want from me?
[Gino pushes Pim against the wall]
Pim: I waited for you.
Gino: Here, a gift is forever. Keep it in a knot... and you'll never forget me.
Pim: Stay

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Crazy Credits

Dedicated to all the kids whose parents would not allow them the chance to take part in this film. It gets better.

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Soundtracks

Dit is de allereerste keer
Written by Nicola Di Bari (as M. Scommegna), Gianfranco Reverberi (as G. Reverberi), Sergio Bardotti (as S. Bardotti) and Rosario Leva (as L. Saro)
Performed by Rita Deneve

User Reviews

An Excellent Film

I'm so glad I took a chance and watched this movie. It was a very sweet gay coming of age film. I think just about every gay man can relate to this movie, and remembers what it was like to have that first crush on someone. I liked the fact that there was no violence in this movie. No one gets bashed or bullied. And it even had a nice ending! The lead character (Pim) was really quite excellent in the role. I really enjoyed the fact that, often, he didn't even have to say much and could convey everything he was thinking with a look. I wish there were more movies like this one. The kind that you watch, and want to see more after it's over. Check it out. You won't regret it.

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