Showing: 12 October 2025
If twelve-year-old Karl had been able to choose who he fell in love with, it probably wouldn’t have been the much taller Lea. The fact that Lea is about to change schools doesn’t make things any easier.
Karl only has one last chance to become Lea’s boyfriend during the upcoming school trip, but deeper fears and hidden rivals emerge, testing bravery and first love.
Preceded By Short Film
No Place Like Home - Dir: Valeria Gaudieri, Italy, 2024, 15 min
In a dystopian future, a young astronaut ventures to an inhospitable planet Earth in search of life.
Content warning: This film presentation contains flashing images which may affect viewers who are susceptible to photosensitive epilepsy.
The 36th Cinemagic Film Festival runs throughout October in venues across Belfast, packed with new international films, workshops, education programmes, special events and Q&As to inspire young audiences. Visit cinemagic.org.uk for more details.