Teenage Kicks (2016)

In the throes of turbulent adolescence, seventeen-year-old Miklós Varga teeters on the precipice of defining who he truly is. As he grapples with his burgeoning sexuality, everything takes on a profound intensity. His solidarity with his best friend Dan, a bond strengthened by their shared plan to escape their stifling lives, is threatened when Dan introduces his new girlfriend into the equation. This unexpected reveal shatters their shared dreams of liberation and leaves Miklós torn between fidelity to his migrant family and his own emerging desires. His world, already in tumult, is further shattered by the sudden and accidental demise of his beloved older brother, Tomi. Haunted by guilt, Miklós alone knows the circumstances that led to this heartbreaking tragedy. His guilt intertwines with his explosive sexual awakening, creating a maelstrom of emotions that he must navigate. Challenged to reconcile his cultural and familial loyalties with his personal aspirations, Miklós embarks on a poignant journey of self-discovery. Saturated with themes of guilt, friendship, loyalty, and sexuality, 'Teenage Kicks' paints a vivid portrait of a young man at the crossroads of his life. It beautifully encapsulates this tumultuous period in Miklós' life, as he learns to navigate the choppy waters of adolescence to find the man he has the potential to become.

Teenage Kicks is a drama movie featuring Miles Szanto and directed by Craig Boreham.

Teenage Kicks is currently streaming for free (ad-supported) on Tubi TV.

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