After an encounter with a troubled student crosses the line, a young high school teacher struggles between giving into her desires and doing the right thing.After an encounter with a troubled student crosses the line, a young high school teacher struggles between giving into her desires and doing the right thing.After an encounter with a troubled student crosses the line, a young high school teacher struggles between giving into her desires and doing the right thing.
- Awards
- 8 wins & 19 nominations total
Gregory R. Gordon
- Thug
- (as Gregory Gordon)
Benjamin Levy Aguilar
- Jason's Friend
- (as Benjamin Levy)
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- Writer
- All cast & crew
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FORBIDDEN LOVE BUT SUPER INTERESTING
I didn't expect much from this movie but it is actually a hidden gem. It is an intriguing film all the way by a great cast of somewhat unknown actors. It feels real not like a normal potboiler. The dialogue is believable and I Found myself anxious waiting for what happen next. It was really exciting and not a dull moment. And I found myself feeling compassionate towards the two leads as they seemed to have a genuine connection of love.
Darkness before the light...
This will be very tough subject matter for those coming to it with preconceived opinions and overly judgmental attitudes. But let's be honest, these things do happen, and probably more often than we'd care to admit. Forbidden love, student-teacher relationships are doomed from the outset, and this film makes that clear in the very beginning. Performances from the two leads are sensitive and realistic, and deserving of the many awards. Give this good indie drama a good look and don't be surprised to see these actors a lot more in the future.
Mediocre at best
I had to write a review about this after reading all the 10/10 reviews already on here - now, forgive me for being cynical but I'm calling BS on the majority of them. There is absolutely no way this is a 10/10 movie, get a grip... clearly people involved in the production/ actors etc.
The storyline is so so but rather poorly done, as another reviewer stated it glamourises and romanticises a serious subject matter - which IMO is in poor taste. The actors I think do what they can but they aren't particularly engaging. Poor acting, poor writing, poor direction.
A typical TV/Prime low budget movie. Giving it a 6 is being generous.
The storyline is so so but rather poorly done, as another reviewer stated it glamourises and romanticises a serious subject matter - which IMO is in poor taste. The actors I think do what they can but they aren't particularly engaging. Poor acting, poor writing, poor direction.
A typical TV/Prime low budget movie. Giving it a 6 is being generous.
Great Forbidden love story!
A well acted melodrama dealing with a forbidden high school love between student and teacher. An interesting dynamic created between the two leads and the relationship felt very believable. The production value was great, check out this film!
Delicate subject handled well
It's a tough subject, especially if roles were reversed, but the acting was very good which allows you to see how these situations could happen. Overall, well done indie.
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- 1h 45m(105 min)
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- 2.00 : 1
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