# Boys (2014)

> A tender Dutch coming-of-age romance follows a teenage relay runner as friendship with his teammate becomes an unexpectedly brave first love.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/139345

## Facts

- Runtime: 77 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance, TV Movie
- Director: Mischa Kamp
- Cast: Gijs Blom, Ko Zandvliet, Jonas Smulders, Ton Kas, Stijn Taverne, Myron Wouts, Ferdi Stofmeel, Lotte Razoux Schultz
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3318220/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: tender, wistful, sincere, quiet evening, date night

## Synopsis

A tender exploration of young love and self-discovery unfolds on the track.

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