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  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