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Bound to a ruthless street gang, an Eastern European sex worker navigates a recurring arrangement with a local businessman   Director: Robin Campillo Stars: Olivier Rabourdin, Kirill Emelyanov. Daniil Vorobyov  Country: France      

The tale follows two British teenagers, Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring, as they navigate life at an all-boys grammar school.  Created by: Alice Oseman Starring: Kit Connor, Joe Locke Country: United Kingdom      

Adolescent Elliot, navigating his burgeoning identity, and his mother Beatrice, recovering from a broken marriage, both experience an attraction to the same local Frenchman.  Starring: Alex Lawther, Phénix Brossard  Director: Andrew Steggall  Country: United Kingdom, France

At sixteen, Tim is a prodigy on the track but a shadow in the halls. Under the relentless strain of competition, he is being propelled toward a precipice where human limits shatter and only the point of no return remains   Director: Yan England  Stars: Antoine Olivier Pilon Country: Canada

Seventeen-year-old Phil's life in his family's decaying mansion is already strained. When a magnetic new boy arrives at school, Phil's burgeoning attraction throws him into inner chaos—a turmoil dangerously amplified by the tensions brewing at home.    Director: Jakob M. Erwa Starring:  Louis Hofmann, Jannik Schümann, Sabine Timoteo   Country: Germany  

A dedicated police officer’s stable life with his pregnant girlfriend starts to unravel as he secretly falls deeply attracted to a fellow male cadet during training.  Country: Germany Directed by: Stephan Lacant Starring: Hanno Koffler; Max Riemelt;   

  Taking a tormented loner under his wing, a teenage boy welcomes him into his band of outsiders—and unknowingly opens a door to a haunting world of spectral visions.  Country: Iceland Director: Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson Starring: Birgir Dagur Bjarkason, Áskell Einar Pálmason, Viktor Benóný   

An Argentine drama that delves into themes of friendship, hidden longing, and romantic tension within a group of male friends during a summer getaway. Directors: Marco BergerMartín Farina Stars: Gabriel Epstein, Lucas Papa, Nicolás Barsoff Countries: Argentina       

  A chance encounter at his grandmother's house introduces Joris to Yad, the vibrant young woman who works there. Despite the different worlds they come from, a powerful connection blossoms between them. Yet, to secure their future, they must first navigate the complex legacies and mend the fractured relationships with their own mothers. Director: Annemarie van de Mond Starring: Majd Mardo, Josha Stradowski, Jenny Arean Country:  Netherlands

A 14-year-old Middle Eastern boy trudges along a dusty road on the outskirts of a sprawling city. His mind races with the news he received just days ago—deportation looms in 48 hours, a fate he couldn’t accept. With nothing but a hastily packed bag and a heart full of desperation, he fled into the unknown. Now, surrounded by unfamiliar streets and shadows, he is utterly alone, with nowhere to turn and no one to trust   Director:  Mikel Rueda Starring:  Germán Alcarazu, Adil Koukouh, Joseba Ugalde Country: Spain  

On the field, their passes were seamless, a silent language spoken through the beautiful game. Off the pitch, a similar connection sparked between the two young soccer players. But as their feelings deepened, a knot of anxiety tightened in their chests, the secret of their blossoming relationship a heavy weight they carried.   Starring: Max Hubacher, Aaron Altaras Country: Switzerland Directed by: Marcel Gisler   

This story follows a group of inner-city teens as they navigate the complexities of teenage sexuality in America during a single day   Directed by: Ken Olin Starring: James Sikking, Bibi Besch, William McNamara, Jayne Brook, Jim Carrey Country: USA

Set against the backdrop of an Icelandic fishing village, a young boy grapples with burgeoning romantic feelings for his closest friend, even as that friend's attention turns towards a girl   Starring: Baldur Einarsson, Blær Hinriksson, Diljá Valsdóttir Directed By: Guðmundur Arnar Guðmundsson Country: Iceland

A teenage boy explores his developing identity while juggling friendships, a budding romance, and complex online interactions with older men. Cast: Harris Dickinson, Madeline Weinstein, Kate Hodge Director: Eliza Hittman Country: USA Available at Hoopla Streaming Service for free with your Toronto Public Library account

A tender romance blossoms amidst the Cold War tensions of the Soviet Air Force in Firebird. Directed by: Peeter Rebane Starring: Tom Prior, Oleg Zagorodnii   Countries: UK, Estonia

This coming-of-age story unfolds in Spain, where two teenagers experience a transformative summer at their exclusive beach residence. Filled with youthful adventures and the exploration of sexuality, it's a tale of personal growth.   Director: Cesc Gay Starring: Fernando Ramallo, Jordi Vilches, Marieta Orozco Country: Spain

A drunken one-night stand turns into a deeper romance over the course of a booze, drug and sex filled weekend. Starring: Tom Cullen, Chris New Directed by: Andrew Haigh Country: United Kingdom Available at Kanopy Streaming Service with your Toronto Public Library account

A Swedish gay couple adopt what they think is an 18-month-old orphan, only to meet their new son, a 15-year-old homophobic delinquent. Director: Ella Lemhagen Starring: Gustaf Skarsgård, Torkel Petersson, Tom Ljungman Country: Sweden

French teenager Alexis's boat capsizes, and he is rescued by David, who ends up as his boyfriend. Available at Hoopla Streaming Service with your Toronto Public Library account Cast: Félix Lefebvre, Benjamin Voisin, Philippine Velge  Director: François Ozon Country: France, Belgium

Early 1990s. With AIDS having already claimed countless lives for nearly ten years, Act Up-Paris activists multiply actions to fight general indifference Available at Kanopy Streaming Service for free with your Toronto Public Library account