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, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$27,578, 17 February 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Indeed films, Mollywood, Eén

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 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: What are you thinking of?
Pim: [smiling] You forgot to bring your tent.

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Crazy Credits

With the support of our Belgian tax shelter partners

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Soundtracks

De groentenman
Written by Truusje Koopmans (asT. Koopmans)

User Reviews

A beautiful film to feel and empathise

This film is about a quiet and introverted young boy in Northern Belgium, who falls in love with the boy next door.

"North Sea, Texas" is a slow moving film, but it captures your attention by its great story telling. The story has little dialog, but a lot is told between the lines. Every action and every facial expression tells more than a thousand words. For example, the film tells viewers that the town is underprivileged by minor details such as Gino's mother pouring sugar sachets into a jar, and Pim's mother wearing the same dress almost every time she goes out. Towards the ending, there are scenes open to interpretation, leaving viewers to discuss what really happens.

"North Sea, Texas" is more of a film to feel and empathise. It is well made, and will touch your heart.