- Tobi and Achim have been best friends for years. As cox and oarsman, they have helped their team win several rowing cups in the past and are now looking forward to the big regatta in the countryside. But, this trip is no summer camp and the first problems soon arise. As Achim’s relationship with his girlfriend grows more serious, Tobi starts to realize that his feelings for Achim run deeper th
Tobi and Achim have been best friends for years. As cox and oarsman they have helped their team win several rowing cups in the past and are now looking forward to the big regatta in the countryside. But this trip is no summer camp and the first problems soon arise. As Achim’s relationship with his girlfriend grows more serious Tobi starts to realize that his feelings for Achim run deeper than he’s willing to admit to himself. He feels confused unsure of himself and increasingly left out. When the much-anticipated Berlin girls’ team is being replaced by a team of athletic cliche-busting young gay men Tobi and his teammates are suddenly forced to grapple with their prejudices their fears and perhaps their hidden longings. As the tension grows Tobi Achim and the others head toward a confrontation as fierce and ultimately as liberating as the summer storm gathering over the lake.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: DRAMA Rating: R UPC: 796019795456 Manufacturer No: 79545
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April 13, 2008
#1
German is my mother language, which in this case is unfortunate because I couldn’t help but understand the horribly wooden dialogues. No German I’ve ever known talks like that. But I moved to the States at the tender age of 38 seven years ago. Maybe I’m too old and/or have been away from Germany too long.
April 13, 2008
#2
Despite it being rather unrealistic that one school rowing team in a competition would be entirely gay and out, this film does indeed have it’s saving grace in its dealing with the emotions of being a gay youth – denial, coming out, trust and homophobia. The tender moments between beautiful guys will touch ones heart.
April 13, 2008
#3
This is a charming coming-of-age gay-boy-has-a-crush-on-straight boy story which primarily takes place in a practice “camp” where a gay team unexpectedly shows up as a formidable competitor, and all heck breaks loose.
The gay team is refreshingly composed of a variety of characters, and the gay boy on the straight team sort of has to decide where his allegiances lie (as his straight crush moves ever farther away from his grasp.)
This film positively cracks with hormones, and it has just enough humor and compassion to carry it off and make it all work. As with “Guys and Balls,” the German flair for film-making and culture add something relevant and interesting that makes this film worth a first (and second) look. Recommended.
April 13, 2008
#4
I can’t understand German and English so much. Because I’m Japanese girl. However,I like gay movie. The scene in the lake side was the most beautiful sex scene that I had seen so far. I decided purchase because I had seen the scene with YouTube. Especially Marlon Kittel is so cute!!!!!Actually, the music and the image are very beautiful overall.
Tobi loves Achim, but Achim is a straight and has a girlfriend.Tobi must behave as a straight, and suffers. I was painful when I consider his feelings. Openly gay boat team “Queerstroker” came to the same campground.By their appearance,various problems occur between Tobi and his friends.I have not understood details.But finally, I thought he had decided it to living as a gay. It’s wonderful that he accepts it.And It seems like “Queerstroker” was very honest and lovely. It’s not possible to write any further well. sorry…
April 13, 2008
#5
I first saw a trailer of this movie on You Tube. I wasn’t disappointed when I received my own copy of the film. This is a touching story of two childhood friends that experience a wonderful and loving bond of best friendship. The twist is Tobi’s love is deeper than friendship for Achim. The feelings are not mutual however. The frustrations they both experience almost breaks their friendship apart. In the end, their friendship survives.