Heartstone

Hjartasteinn

In acclaimed Icelandic film HEARTSTONE, two teens share a summer as one tries to win the heart of a girl while the other finds new feelings toward his best friend. When summer ends, it's time to leave the playground and face adulthood.

Winner of the Queer Lion Award at the Venice Film Festival. Nominated for the Discovery Award for Best Film at the Toronto International Film Festival. Official Selection at the Frameline Festival.

"Many coming-of-age stories come out every year, but few manage to transmit the vulnerability and violence that define what is perhaps the most complicated and exciting stage of our journey through the world." - Paula Arantzazu Ruiz, Sensacine

"... An emotionally authentic, often poignant look at growing up and growing aware." - Gary Goldstein, The Los Angeles Times